Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Chai Buri and Phrasaeng of Surat Thani Province, Thung Yai of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, and Lam Thap, Khlong Thom, Nuea Khlong, Mueang Krabi, Ao Luek and Plai Phraya of Krabi Province.
The Khao Phanom Bencha National Park protects the forests around Phanom Bencha mountain, with 1,397 m above sea level the highest elevation of Krabi Province.
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