# Phra Nakhon, Bangkok – Subdistricts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/

District · Bangkok 

# Phra Nakhon

Phra Nakhon is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Bangkok. It had an estimated **26,040 people** in 2023 on 5 km² (about 4,831 per km²). Its main town is Bangkok. It is divided into 12 subdistricts. 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,018 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26,040people (2023)
- 5.4km²
- 12subdistricts
- 2,018mapped services

## How many people live in Phra Nakhon?

Phra Nakhon had an estimated **26,040 people** in 2023 — 0.2% of Bangkok, 653rd of 928 districts. There are 1,107 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bangkok figure of 1,051). Spread over 5 km², that is about **4,831 people per km²**, 48th of 928 districts.

9.6% of people are children under 15 and 19.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 46 years (it is 38 across Bangkok). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 40 children and older people.

0–4 ****639**

5–9 ****842**

10–14 ****1,011**

15–19 ****1,296**

20–24 ****1,733**

25–29 ****1,740**

30–34 ****1,715**

35–39 ****1,637**

40–44 ****1,796**

45–49 ****2,047**

50–54 ****2,233**

55–59 ****2,293**

60–64 ****2,061**

65–69 ****1,479**

70–74 ****1,241**

75–79 ****821**

80+ ****1,456**

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 Phra Nakhon?

Phra Nakhon lies in [Bangkok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 8 other districts: [Bang Phlat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/bang-phlat/), [Bangkok Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/bangkok-noi/), [Bangkok Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/bangkok-yai/), [Dusit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/dusit/), [Khlong San](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/khlong-san/), [Pom Prap Sattru Phai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/pom-prap-sattru-phai/), [Samphanthawong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/samphanthawong/) and [Thon Buri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/thon-buri/). By area it is the 925th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 0.3% of [Bangkok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/). The centre of Phra Nakhon is about 0.5 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 13.7557° N, 100.4969° E. Local names: พระนคร .

Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha).

## Things to see in and around Phra Nakhon

OpenStreetMap lists 77 named sights in Phra Nakhon: 16 castles and forts; 14 museums; 13 attractions; 10 memorials; 10 monuments; 8 galleries; 3 viewpoints; 2 city gates; 1 ruins.

- Bamrungchat Satsana Yathai Pharmacy · museum
- Bangkok National Museum · museum
- Bank of Thailand Museum · museum
- Corrections Museum · museum
- Department of Lands Museum · museum
- MEA Spark · museum
- Museum of Siam · museum
- Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins · museum
- Pipit Banglamphu History Museum · museum
- Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles · museum
- Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall · museum
- Silp Bhirasri National Museum · museum
- Thavornwathu Building · museum
- The Coin Museum · museum
- Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall · castle or fort
- Ban Chao Phraya · castle or fort
- Bang Khun Prom Palace · castle or fort
- Borom Ratchasathit Mahoran Hall · castle or fort
- Boromphiman Hall · castle or fort
- Chakrapat Phiman Hall · castle or fort
- Chakri Maha Prasat Hall · castle or fort
- Devavesm Palace · castle or fort
- Dusit Maha Prasat Hall · castle or fort
- Mahakan Fort · castle or fort
- Moon Satharn Borom Ard Hall · castle or fort
- Paisal Taksin Hall · castle or fort
- Phiman Rattaya Hall · castle or fort
- Saranrom Palace · castle or fort
- Sommuthi Thevaraj Uppabat Hall · castle or fort
- ตำหนักสมเด็จ · castle or fort

…and 47 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Phra Nakhon

- Time zoneUTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok
- CurrencyBaht (THB)
- Country calling code+66
- LanguagesThai, English
- Plug typesType A, B, C, F · 220 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) · Bangkok21 km
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) · Bangkok28 km

### Nearest railway station

Thonburi (Sirirat), about 2.0 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 17:52).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Subdistricts of Phra Nakhon

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ban Phan Thom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/ban-phan-thom/) 0.4 2 177 

[Bang Khun Phrom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/bang-khun-phrom/) 0.5 1 117 

[Bowon Niwet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/bowon-niwet/) 0.5 4 179 

[Chana Songkhram](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/chana-songkhram/) 0.3 4 230 

[Phraborom Maharatchawang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/phraborom-maharatchawang/) 1.5 7 328 

[Samran Rat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/samran-rat/) 0.2 3 104 

[San Chaopho Suea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/san-chaopho-suea/) 0.1 4 92 

[Sao Chingcha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/sao-chingcha/) 0.1 3 109 

[Talat Yot](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/talat-yot/) 0.2 3 275 

[Wang Burapha Phirom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/wang-burapha-phirom/) 0.7 3 252 

[Wat Ratchabophit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/wat-ratchabophit/) 0.2 2 54 

[Wat Sam Phraya](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/phra-nakhon/wat-sam-phraya/) 0.5 2 101 

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 Phra Nakhon

Open gazetteers list **38 villages, towns and localities** in Phra Nakhon. The largest with a recorded population: Bangkok (5,104,476) and Phra Nakhon (51,231). Settlements here lie between about 9 m and 12 m above sea level (median 10 m).

- Ban Mo
- Ban Phan Thom
- Bang Khun Phrom
- Bang Lam Phu
- Bangkok
- Bantukdin Mosque Community
- Bot Phram Community
- Bowon Niwet
- Chakrapong Mosque Community
- Chana Songkhram
- Khao San
- Khian Niwat
- Lang Wat Ratchanatda Community
- Phahurat
- Phra Athit
- Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang
- Phra Nakhon
- Phraeng Nara
- Phraeng Phuthorn
- Phraeng Sapphasat
- Samran Rat
- San Chao Pho Suea
- Sao Chingcha
- Suphapkun
- Talat Yot
- Tawang Community
- Tha Chang
- Tha Pra Chan
- Tha Tian
- Tha Tien Community
- Trok Bowonrangsi Community
- Trok Wisut Community
- Wang Burapha Phirom
- Wat Pho
- Wat Ratchabophit
- Wat Sam Phraya
- Wat Thepthidaram Community
- Wisutkasat

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 Phra Nakhon

Named natural and historic features inside Phra Nakhon, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Khlong Wat Thepphathida

### History

2 palaces.

- Bang Khun Prom Palace
- Grand Palace

### Getting around

1 railway station.

- Bang Bua Thong Railway Station

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 Phra Nakhon and the best time to visit

In Phra Nakhon, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,361 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (278 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 26 16 

Feb 29 14 

Mar 30 47 

Apr 31 75 

May 30 164 

Jun 28 165 

Jul 28 169 

Aug 28 181 

Sep 27 278 

Oct 27 203 

Nov 26 39 

Dec 25 10 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phra Nakhon

Places mapped inside Phra Nakhon in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals46
- Banks92
- ATMs20
- Petrol pumps11
- Hotels451
- Shopping malls26
- Schools36
- Colleges and universities73
- Cinemas3
- Pharmacies22
- Restaurants1,211
- Police stations9
- Dental clinics18

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 Phra Nakhon?In Bangkok, Thailand
- What is the population of Phra Nakhon?26,040 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Phra Nakhon?About 46 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Phra Nakhon?About 4,831 people per km²
- What borders Phra Nakhon?Bang Phlat, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Dusit, Khlong San, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Samphanthawong and Thon Buri
- What is there to see in Phra Nakhon?14 October 73 Memorial, Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall, Arunnibhagunakorn Memorial, Bamrungchat Satsana Yathai Pharmacy
- What time zone is Phra Nakhon in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Phra Nakhon?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Phra Nakhon?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Phra Nakhon?38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Phra Nakhon?Settlements lie between 9 m and 12 m
- What is the best time to visit Phra Nakhon?November to January
- How many hospitals are in Phra Nakhon?46 mapped
- How many banks are in Phra Nakhon?92 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Phra Nakhon?20 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Phra Nakhon?11 mapped
- What is the P-code of Phra Nakhon?TH1001 (OCHA common operational dataset)