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Kathu, Thailand
Phuket · Thailand
Kathu is a mid-size city in Phuket, Thailand with a population of 34,835. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kathu
Kathu is a town in South Africa, and the iron ore capital of the Northern Cape province. Its name means "town under the trees", after the Camel Thorn forest it is situated in. The phrase "the town under the trees" was coined by an engineer working in the town in the early-1990s as part of a tourist marketing drive, together with the accompanying graphic. It was intended to be a marketing slogan. The meaning of the word "Kathu" has anecdotically been attributed to a porridge brewed by the local population from the powder found in the pods of the Camel Thorn trees.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,835 |
| Population Density | 2,577 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.9178°, 98.3332° |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
| Country | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
| State / Province | Phuket |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.6 inches (2,479 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kathu
Kathu is a mid-size city in Thailand (Phuket) with a population of 34,835. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.
Climate in Kathu
Kathu has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (29°C), the coldest is Dec (27.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2721 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Thailand avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9178°N, 98.3332°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 14.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Kathu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Kathu
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School | - | - | - | - |
| Baanbangtong | - | - | - | - |
| Ban Mai Reab School | - | - | - | - |
| Kajonkiet International School Phuket | - | - | - | - |
| โรงเรียนบ้านเก็ตโฮ่ | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kathu
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yesterday 106.5 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| DPRadio | ambient, chill | OGG | |
| GOLD Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Kathu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baan Ar-jor | ||||
| Baan Bangla Mangrove Forests Museum | ||||
| Baan Chinpracha | ||||
| Father of the Royal Thai Navy | ||||
| Museum Phuket | ||||
| Old Lighthouse | ||||
| Peranakan Museum | ||||
| Philatelic museum | ||||
| Phuket Mining Museum | ||||
| Phuket Seashell Museum | ||||
| Phuket Thai Hua School | ||||
| Phuket Trickeye Museum | ||||
| Thalang National Museum | ||||
| Thavorn Phuket Museum |
Libraries in Kathu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bake and Blaze Coffee shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Chalerm Rajkumari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| H | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kathu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Tao Night Market | |||||
| Banzaan Fresh Market | |||||
| Banzaan Night Market | |||||
| Chalong Market | |||||
| Chillva Market | |||||
| Chillva Market 2 (Seafood) | |||||
| Food Market | |||||
| Fresh food market | |||||
| Friday Night Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Kamala Night Market | |||||
| Kamala seafood&fruit market | |||||
| Karon Temple Market | |||||
| Kata Open Market | |||||
| Kata Walking Street Night Market | |||||
| Koh Kaew Market | |||||
| Lard Yai Sunday Night Market | |||||
| Local Market Baan Borae | |||||
| Malin Plaza | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market mo, wed | |||||
| Midtown Phuket Night Market Walking Street (หลาดมิดทาวน์) | |||||
| Might Food Market | |||||
| Might Food Market | |||||
| Might Food Market | |||||
| might food market | |||||
| Naka Street food | |||||
| Ni Yang Night Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Night market | |||||
| Night Market (Touristic) | |||||
| Open market | |||||
| Plein Poa Night Market | |||||
| Rawai fish market | |||||
| SB Plaza | |||||
| Shopping Paradise | |||||
| Sunsuri Sunset Market | |||||
| Talad Kaset | |||||
| Thawisaman Market | |||||
| Viset Tourist Fruit Market (expensive!) | |||||
| ตลาดนัดโกเบ๋งบ้านพอน | |||||
| ตลาดสดสาธารณะ 1 | |||||
| น้องหญิงซีฟู้ด | |||||
| เมืองอาหารตลาด | |||||
| โกอ้านเบียร์วุ้น |
Hotels in Kathu
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kathu
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kathu
30 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kathu
5 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kathu
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kathu
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kathu
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kathu
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kathu
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kathu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kathu
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Krabi International Airport | KBV | Large Airport |
| Phuket International Airport | HKT | Large Airport |
| Phuket Airpark | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kathu
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kathu Shrine | |
| Seed of Kathu church | |
| Wat Thepwanaram |
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Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kathu
What is the population of Kathu?
Kathu has a population of 34,835 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 2,577 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kathu?
Kathu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.