Chumphon is a town (thesaban mueang) in southern Thailand, capital of the Chumphon Province and the Mueang Chumphon district. The city is located about 463 kilometers (288 miles) away from Bangkok. As of 2005 it has a population of 33,522. The town covers the commune (tambon) Tha Taphao completely and parts of Bang Mak, Wang Phai, Na Thung, Tak Daet and Khun Krathing. The main economic sector of Chumphon is agriculture.
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