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Phetchaburi, or Phetburi, is the capital of the Phetchaburi Province in central Thailand. The Phetchaburi and Bang Tabun rivers pass through the city, with the Khao Wang hill dominating the otherwise flat terrain. The city lies on the western shores of the Gulf of Thailand.
Phetchaburi is around 150 km south of the capital city of Bangkok and 50 km north of Hua Hin. There are regular bus and train services plying from the capital.
The average temperature in Phetchaburi ranges between 16°C and 38°C, with the monsoons arriving in July and lasting till October.
The city has a population of more than 25,000 people. Agriculture and fishing are important occupations of the inhabitants. Of late, tourism has been gaining importance because of the history and heritage that Phetchaburi showcases.
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