Ko Kret

Ko Kret
Native name:
เกาะเกร็ด
Leaning pagoda of Wat Paramaiyikawat
Map
Geography
LocationChao Phraya River
Coordinates13°54′25″N 100°28′24″E / 13.9069362°N 100.4733154°E / 13.9069362; 100.4733154
Coastline13 km (8.1 mi)
Administration
Thailand
Demographics
Population6,174 (2012 Census)
Ethnic groupsThai, Mon

Ko Kret (Thai: เกาะเกร็ด, pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ krèt]) is a small island in the Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. It is around 3 km (1.9 mi) long and 3 km (1.9 mi) wide with an area of over 4.2 square kilometers. It has seven main villages, the largest and most populous being Ban Mon. The island is best known for Thai-Mon people who make pottery for a living. The island is served by ferries.