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Khao Khiao Massif

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Peak
  
Khao Khiao

Width
  
10 km (6.2 mi) E/W

State/Province
  
Chonburi Province

Types of rock
  
Sandstone, Conglomerate

Length
  
20 km (12 mi) N/S

Country
  
Thailand

Elevation
  
789 m

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Type of rock
  
Sandstone, conglomerate

Similar
  
Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Chantathain Waterfall, Phi Pan Nam Range, Thanon Thong Chai Ran, Tenasserim Hills

The Khao Khiao Massif (Thai: เขาเขียว) is a moderately high mountain range near Chonburi, Eastern Thailand. This massif has the last substantial forested zone in Chonburi Province, a region that is much affected by urbanization and other forms of human intervention and land degradation.

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Map of Khao Khiao Khlong Kiu, Ban Bueng District, Chon Buri 20220, Thailand

Khao Khiao is the mountain area that is closest to Bangkok, rising about 40 km to the southeast of the capital.

Description

The mountains of the massif are smooth and forested. They are partly covered with dry and moist broadleaf forest in the lower ranges.

The Khao Khiao Massif rises east of the Motorway 7 to Pattaya and Rayong. The highest point in the mountains is the 789 m high Khao Khiao.

Protected area

The Khao Khiao – Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary (Thai: เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาเขียว-เขาชมภู่) is a protected area located in the massif. Founded in 1974, it is an IUCN Category IV wildlife sanctuary, measuring 145 km² in size.

The Khao Khiao Open Zoo is located at the foot of the mountain massif on its southern side.

References

Khao Khiao Massif Wikipedia