# Pathum Wan, Bangkok – Subdistricts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/pathum-wan/ District · Bangkok # Pathum Wan Pathum Wan is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Bangkok. It had an estimated **47,678 people** in 2023 on 8 km² (about 5,930 per km²). Its main town is Pathum Wan. It is divided into 4 subdistricts. 30 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3,555 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 47,678people (2023) - 8.0km² - 4subdistricts - 3,555mapped services ## How many people live in Pathum Wan? Pathum Wan had an estimated **47,678 people** in 2023 — 0.4% of Bangkok, 384th of 928 districts. There are 1,208 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bangkok figure of 1,051). Spread over 8 km², that is about **5,930 people per km²**, 40th of 928 districts. 8.2% of people are children under 15 and 11.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 38 across Bangkok). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 24 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,139** 5–9 ****1,573** 10–14 ****1,220** 15–19 ****2,962** 20–24 ****6,464** 25–29 ****4,075** 30–34 ****3,630** 35–39 ****3,366** 40–44 ****3,569** 45–49 ****3,354** 50–54 ****3,830** 55–59 ****3,768** 60–64 ****3,378** 65–69 ****1,472** 70–74 ****1,825** 75–79 ****657** 80+ ****1,396** Source: [National Statistics Office of Thailand via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tha). ## Where is Pathum Wan? Pathum Wan lies in [Bangkok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 8 other districts: [Bang Rak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/bang-rak/), [Dusit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/dusit/), [Khlong Toei](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/khlong-toei/), [Pom Prap Sattru Phai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/pom-prap-sattru-phai/), [Ratchathewi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/ratchathewi/), [Samphanthawong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/samphanthawong/), [Sathon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/sathon/) and [Vadhana](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/vadhana/). By area it is the 919th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 0.5% of [Bangkok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/). The centre of Pathum Wan is about 3.9 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 13.7379° N, 100.5337° E. Local names: ปทุมวัน . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Subdistricts of Pathum Wan Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Lumphini](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/pathum-wan/lumphini/) 3.4 15 1,105 [Pathum Wan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/pathum-wan/pathum-wan/) 2.1 1 1,290 [Rong Mueang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/pathum-wan/rong-mueang/) 1.2 10 292 [Wang Mai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/pathum-wan/wang-mai/) 1.3 4 868 Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Pathum Wan Open gazetteers list **30 villages, towns and localities** in Pathum Wan. The largest with a recorded population: Pathum Wan (53,263). Settlements here lie between about 10 m and 35 m above sea level (median 31 m). - Baan Krua Tai - Bobae - Bon Kai - Charoen Phon - Charoen Phon Commune - Chit Lom - Chula - Flat Rotfai community - Hua Lamphong - Jaratmung - Kulap Daeng Community - Langsuan - Lumphini - Mahatlek Luang - Pathum Wan - Phra Chen - Pluk Chit - Ratchadamri - Ratchaprasong - Rong Mueang - Ruam Rudi - Sam Yan - Sarasin - Siam - Soi Polo - Soi Ruam Rudi Commnity - Trok Salak Hin Community - Wang Mai - Wat Duang Khae Community - Witthayu Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Pathum Wan Named natural and historic features inside Pathum Wan, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Forests and nature 2 parks. - Pathumwananurak Park - Suan Lumphini ### Getting around 2 railway stations. - Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station - Sathani Rotfai Krung Thep Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Pathum Wan and the best time to visit In Pathum Wan, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (26 °C). About 1,302 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (251 mm) and the driest Dec (10 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 21 Feb 28 16 Mar 29 51 Apr 30 72 May 30 152 Jun 29 152 Jul 28 152 Aug 28 155 Sep 28 251 Oct 27 221 Nov 26 49 Dec 26 10 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Pathum Wan Places mapped inside Pathum Wan in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals181 - Banks177 - ATMs19 - Petrol pumps6 - Hotels247 - Shopping malls75 - Schools32 - Colleges and universities183 - Cinemas36 - Pharmacies61 - Restaurants2,459 - Police stations18 - Dental clinics61 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Pathum Wan?In Bangkok, Thailand - What is the population of Pathum Wan?47,678 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Pathum Wan?About 39 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Pathum Wan?About 5,930 people per km² - What borders Pathum Wan?Bang Rak, Dusit, Khlong Toei, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Ratchathewi, Samphanthawong, Sathon and Vadhana - How many villages are in Pathum Wan?30 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Pathum Wan?Settlements lie between 10 m and 35 m - What is the best time to visit Pathum Wan?November to January - How many hospitals are in Pathum Wan?181 mapped - How many banks are in Pathum Wan?177 mapped - How many ATMs are in Pathum Wan?19 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Pathum Wan?6 mapped - What is the P-code of Pathum Wan?TH1007 (OCHA common operational dataset)