Phatthalung is well known, in the South, as the town of the hollow hill, located on Trang-Songkhla Highway some 840 kms. From Bangkok and 56 kms. From Trang. Entering into the township area of Phatthalung, one can see the hollow hill located in the heart of the city as if it were the symbol of Phatthalung.
Phatthalung is one of the southern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Satun and Trang.
Phatthalung is subdivided into 11 districts (amphoe)