Koh Tao is a fairly remote island lying 47 km north of its closest neighbour , Koh Phangan, 72 km from Koh Samui, 74 km from Chumphon and 115 km from Baan Don Pier, Surat Thani. The islan, with Koh Nang Yuan, forms a small archipreelago with a roral area of 19.2 square kilometres. At its widest part, Koh Tao measures 3.4 km and is 7.6 km long. The coastline, which is predominantly steep, rocky shoreline, consists of 11 bays and 10 capes and is 28.6 km long with a surrounding coral reef spanning 8 km. A large percentage of the island is mountainous in varying degrees with about 30% of flat land. The island is divided up into three villagers, Mae Haad and Sairee on the west coast and Chalok Baan Koa in the south. The eastern part of the island is steep with cliffs. In contrast, the west slopes down gradually to the sea and the flat areas where the villages are. Koh Tao's highest point is at 374 metres above sea level and the island's mountains stretch from north to south.The island was formed through land subsidence of the surrounding area, which is now the sea floor, making the depth of the sea floor, marking the depth of the sea around Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan at the most 30-40 metres. Koh Tao has a diurnal tide meaning there is only one high and one low water each tidal day.
Credit : KOHTAO a Complete Guide
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