General • Coordinates: 9°23'50" N to 10°32'30" N, 104°40' E to 105°32'40" E. • Area: , of agricultural land (66% natural area), private land for rice accounts for (77% of agricultural land). Forests cover (19% of the area). The province also contains of unused land. • The average elevation of the province is above sea level, making it vulnerable to
sea level rise.
Natural condition Kiên Giang has a diverse range of terrains including
plains,
mountains,
forests, and
islands. The mainland area is relatively flat, gradually sloping from the northeast to the southwest. Due to its low latitude and coastal location, Kiên Giang has a
tropical monsoon climate, hot and humid year-round, with average monthly temperatures ranging from 27 to 27.5 °C. Although Kiên Giang is not directly affected by
typhoons, rainfall from storms contributes a significant portion, especially at the end of the rainy season. The rainy season lasts from April to November, while the dry season runs from December to March of the following year. The average annual rainfall is about 1,600 – 2,000 mm on the mainland and 2,400 – 2,800 mm in the
Phu Quoc island area. Kiên Giang's climate experiences very few natural disasters, with no cold spells or direct typhoons, and abundant sunlight and heat, making it highly favorable for the growth of various crops and livestock. == Administration ==