Location
Pattaya city is located on the eastern coast of the country at latitude
13° N and longitude 101° E in the area of Chon Buri province. It is 147 km.
from Bangkok. It lies parallel to Sukhumwit Road on its east and the
coastline on its west.
Area
Pattaya occupies an area of 208.1 sq. km. that is divided into 53.44 sq.
km. of land and 154.66 sq. km. of islands and sea. Its coastline is 15 km.
long.
Climate
The climate of Pattaya can be divided into 3 periods: cool to warm (from
November to February), hot and humid (from March to May), and hot and rainy
(from June to October).
Topography
Pattaya has a plain on the coast with some high mountains on its south.
The area on the east slopes down toward the sea on the west.
Population
The total population is 93,829 (end 2004) with 44,602 males and 49,227
females. They consist of Thai-Buddhist, 80%; Muslim, 16%; Christian, 2%; and
others, 2%.
**Note** The total population includes only permanent residents.
Administration
Pattaya city has been administered under a special autonomous system
since 1978. It has a status comparable to a municipality and is separately
administered by the mayor of Pattaya city who is responsible for making
policies, organizing public services, and supervising all employees of
Pattaya city administration.
Language
Standard Thai language. English is widely used.
Products
90% of labour in Pattaya work in tourism that is the highlight of
Pattaya. Tourist attractions including land and marine destinations, and
nighttime entertainment. There are no native products.
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