Yala
ThailandTH
City Municipality in Thailand
Yala is a city and seat of Mueang Yala District and Yala Province of far southern Thailand. The provincial and district capital, it is 137 kilometres by road southeast of Hat Yai. The eastern part of the city is part of the neighboring tambon of Sateng Nok. As of 2019 the tambon had a total population of 60,617. It lies on the border with Pattani Province in the north of Yala Province. It lies on Thailand Route 4106, south of Khao Tum and north of Krong Pinang. Yala railway station is on the State Railway of Thailand Southern Line. Yala is approximately 1,100 km south of Bangkok.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 61,250
- Coordinates
- 6.540, 101.281
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Elevation
- 31 m
Overview of Yala
Yala sits in Thailand and reads as a medium-sized town. With 61,250 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights water sports, culture and sports above everything else.
Things to do in Yala
Water Sports in Yala
(3)Yala's water sports entries include Bodyboard, Jet Skiing and Surf. It is a direct read of Yala's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Yala
(1)On the culture side, Yala offers Mosques. It is a direct read of Yala's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Yala
(1)Under sports, Yala is tagged with Hunting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Yala.
Wellness in Yala
(1)Our data lists Farms as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Yala.
Best time to visit Yala
Plan water days for June to September. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
Getting there & around
Yala is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Asia/Bangkok.
Similar destinations
Places near Yala that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yala known for?
- Yala is mainly a destination for water sports, culture and sports, set in Thailand with around 61,250 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Yala?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Jet Skiing, Surf, Mosques and Hunting in Yala. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Yala?
- Plan water days for June to September. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
- Where is Yala located?
- Administratively, Yala sits in Thailand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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