Shape, dimensions and highest point
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Fact
Koh Samui is roughly oval, measuring about 25 km at its widest point. The interior is mountainous jungle. The highest point is Khao Pom at 635 metres above sea level. A coastal ring road connects the lowland beach areas, while the centre remains largely undeveloped forest.
Value
~25 km at widest point; highest point Khao Pom 635 m
Notes
Older TAT texts say 21 km at widest and 25 km at longest point; the 25 km widest figure is from current Wikipedia.
Sources
Plus local research.
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