Mueang Phuket
The island's cultural heart. Mueang Phuket features charming Sino-Portuguese old town streets, local markets, and the most affordable property on the island — a growing alternative to the tourist west coast.
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Area profile: Mueang Phuket
Everything we know about this area, from official Thai government and open sources.
Official land appraisal (municipal area)
Median appraisal
฿9,500 / sq. wah
Construction cost (province median)
People
253,052+1.3% since 2021
Gender split
Registered houses
161,181
Population density
1,353.1 people / km²
People per house
1.6
Environment
Air quality
Province-level reading (Phuket)
PM2.5 annual mean
8.1 µg/m³
WHO guideline: 5 µg/m³ PM2.5 / 15 µg/m³ PM10. Thai standard: 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 / 50 µg/m³ PM10.
Terrain & climate
Elevation range
249.3 m
Flood exposure
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Flash-flood terrain susceptibility
Sinkhole susceptibility (DMR)
Not assessed by DMR — this area has not been surveyed for sinkhole susceptibility.
Height above nearest drainage (10th percentile)
-14.1 m
Distance to nearest stream (10th percentile)
233.1 m
Terrain slope (90th percentile)
5.7%
Drought
Rainfall deficit vs 1981–2010+ normal (CHIRPS) — a meteorological reading, not soil moisture, and not a forecast.
Latest 3-month rainfall vs normal
71.8%
Share of 10-day periods in deficit (10y)
15.6%
Worst 3-month deficit (10y)
22.8%
Air quality
PM2.5 — OpenAQ
Reference-grade station
8.1 µg/m³
Amenities in Mueang Phuket
What's within reach — shops, schools, transit and more.
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Projects in Mueang Phuket
Condos and developments in this area
Explore 88 Land and House Koh Kaew Phuket
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Aileen Villas Rawai is a condominium project located in Rawai, Mueang Phuket, Phuket. The development is situated close to Rawai Beach, which is about 2 minutes away, and the Rawai beach and pier view attraction, roughly 5 minutes away. Phuket Airpark is approximately 40 minutes from the project. The developer and completion date have not been disclosed, and no specific amenities have been listed for the project.
Aleyna Pool Villa @ Sai Yuan 9 is a condominium project located in Rawai, Mueang Phuket, Phuket. The project is close to Rawai Language School, about 189m away, and LisAndi Garden, about 558m away. Chalong Beach is about 6 minutes away, while Rawai beach and pier view is about 7 minutes away. Phuket Airpark is approximately 38 minutes from the project.
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Living in Mueang Phuket
Local insights, lifestyle, and what to expect
253,052
Registered population
299
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Overview
Mueang Phuket is the island's administrative and cultural center. Phuket Old Town is a photogenic grid of Sino-Portuguese shophouses now housing cafes, galleries, and boutique hotels. The east coast is more local and residential — less scenic than the west coast beaches but dramatically more affordable. It's where most Thai Phuket residents live and work.
Lifestyle
- Phuket Old Town — Colorful architecture, Sunday Walking Street market, local restaurants. Increasingly popular with digital nomads and creatives seeking authentic island living.
- Rassada / Wichit — Suburban residential areas with malls (Central Phuket), hospitals (Vachira, Mission), and schools. Practical living infrastructure.
- Rawai / Chalong (southern edge) — Popular expat enclave with local restaurants, pier access to islands, and more affordable villa living.
Price Guide
The most affordable part of Phuket. Condos: 40,000–80,000 THB/sqm. Houses: 3–8 million THB. Old Town shophouse conversions are a niche market starting at 5–15 million THB. Rental yields are lower than the west coast but so are entry prices. Best for permanent residents rather than holiday rental investors.
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Frequently asked about Mueang Phuket
What's near Mueang Phuket?
Mueang Phuket has 18 supermarkets, 21 shopping centers, 13 hospitals, 9 parks, and 1,327 restaurants and cafés nearby, based on OpenStreetMap data. Nearby options include The Courtyard, Robinson Lifestyle Chalong, and King Power Duty Free Mall.
What's the air quality like in Mueang Phuket?
Mueang Phuket's annual mean PM2.5 is 8.1 µg/m³, against a WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³ and a Thai standard of 15 µg/m³. This is a Province-level-level reading, not a station within the area itself.
Is Mueang Phuket at risk of flooding?
Mueang Phuket's flash-flood terrain susceptibility is High.
What's the population of Mueang Phuket?
Mueang Phuket has a registered population of 253,052 (+1.3% since 2021).
What is the official land appraisal price in Mueang Phuket?
The Treasury Department's official land appraisal for Mueang Phuket (this subdistrict) is ฿9,500 per square wah (median) — an assessed value used for transfer fees and taxes, not a market price.
How bad is air pollution in Mueang Phuket?
According to OpenAQ reference-grade monitoring stations, the annual mean PM2.5 level in Mueang Phuket is 8.1 µg/m³.