Native name: เกาะเกร็ด | |
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Geography | |
Location | Chao Phraya River |
Coordinates | 13°54′25″N 100°28′24″E / 13.9069362°N 100.4733154°E |
Coastline | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
Administration | |
Thailand | |
Demographics | |
Population | 6,174 (2012 Census) |
Ethnic groups | Thai, 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.