# Bueng Kan Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bueng-kan/ Province · Thailand # Bueng Kan Province Bueng Kan Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **283,731 people** in 2023 on 3,991 km² (about 71 per km²). Its main town is Bueng Kan. It is divided into 8 districts. 534 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,143 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 283,731people (2023) - 3,991km² - 8districts - 1,143mapped services ## How many people live in Bueng Kan Province? Bueng Kan Province had an estimated **283,731 people** in 2023 — 0.4% of Thailand, 65th of 77 provinces. There are 1,025 women for every 1,000 men (below the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 3,991 km², that is about **71 people per km²**, 58th of 77 provinces. 23.2% of people are children under 15 and 14.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people. 0–4 ****21,910** 5–9 ****22,853** 10–14 ****21,001** 15–19 ****14,780** 20–24 ****9,547** 25–29 ****12,992** 30–34 ****16,169** 35–39 ****18,468** 40–44 ****20,801** 45–49 ****20,964** 50–54 ****21,788** 55–59 ****21,935** 60–64 ****20,293** 65–69 ****16,341** 70–74 ****10,176** 75–79 ****6,598** 80+ ****7,115** 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 Bueng Kan Province? Bueng Kan Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 3 other provinces: [Nakhon Phanom Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-phanom/), [Nong Khai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nong-khai/) and [Sakon Nakhon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/). By area it is the 55th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 0.8% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Bueng Kan Province is about 593 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 18.1099° N, 103.7017° E. Local names: บึงกาฬ . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Districts of Bueng Kan Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Bueng Kan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bueng-kan/mueang-bueng-kan/) 64,552 72 899 12 400 [Seka](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bueng-kan/seka/) 59,257 68 866 9 186 [So Phisai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bueng-kan/so-phisai/) 44,989 74 606 7 100 [Phon Charoen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bueng-kan/phon-charoen/) 30,100 80 376 7 102 [Si Wilai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bueng-kan/si-wilai/) 27,102 80 340 5 62 [Bueng Khong Long](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bueng-kan/bueng-khong-long/) 25,167 72 351 4 152 [Pak Khat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bueng-kan/pak-khat/) 23,665 84 282 6 103 [Bung Khla](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bueng-kan/bung-khla/) 8,899 33 272 3 38 Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha); [National Statistics Office of Thailand via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tha). ## Largest towns in Bueng Kan Province - Seka16,493 - Bueng Kan9,712 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Bueng Kan Province Named natural and historic features inside Bueng Kan Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 108 rivers and streams; 57 reservoirs and tanks; 4 lakes; 2 waterfalls. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Don Siat - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Dok Mai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Na Tong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Na Waeng - Ang Kep Nam Ban Non Thawan - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong To - Ang Kep Nam Ban Sam Yaek - Ang Kep Nam Ban Sao - Ang Kep Nam Ban Tham Charoen - Ang Kep Nam Ban Wang Yao - Ang Kep Nam Bo An - Ang Kep Nam Bueng Sa Kham - Ang Kep Nam Fai Yai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Ban - Ang Kep Nam Huai Bang Bat - Ang Kep Nam Huai Heo - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Dan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hua Chang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kamphaeng Yai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kamphaeng Yai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kan Lueang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kasa - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kat Noi …and 147 more. ### Hills and mountains 10 mountains; 9 hills. - Phu Langka · 515 m - Phu Langka · 478 m - Phu Wua Tham Lang Po · 455 m - Phu Wua · 434 m - Phu Sing · 432 m - Phu Wua Tham Mo · 422 m - Phu Wua Lang Tham Sung · 391 m - Phu Wua Lang Tham Phrai · 386 m - Phu Mai Ia · 377 m - Phu Moei · 340 m - Phu Wua · 321 m - Phu Long Hin Tang · 309 m - Phu Thok Noi · 305 m - Phu Kio · 285 m - Phu Thok Yai · 220 m - Phu Thok Yai · 219 m - Phu Thok Noi · 207 m - Phu Na Yang · 180 m - Kho Klang · 162 m ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Ban Siwilai 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 Bueng Kan Province and the best time to visit In Bueng Kan Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,517 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (322 mm) and the driest Dec (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 20 8 Feb 24 16 Mar 27 44 Apr 30 71 May 29 193 Jun 28 213 Jul 27 308 Aug 27 322 Sep 27 230 Oct 25 90 Nov 23 16 Dec 20 7 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bueng Kan Province Places mapped inside Bueng Kan Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals188 - Banks34 - ATMs4 - Petrol pumps45 - Hotels193 - Shopping malls5 - Schools124 - Colleges and universities10 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies23 - Restaurants485 - Police stations19 - Dental clinics12 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 Bueng Kan Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Bueng Kan Province?283,731 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Bueng Kan Province?About 41 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Bueng Kan Province?About 71 people per km² - What borders Bueng Kan Province?Nakhon Phanom Province, Nong Khai Province and Sakon Nakhon Province - What is the largest town in Bueng Kan Province?Seka - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Bueng Kan Province?57 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Bueng Kan Province?Phu Langka (515 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Bueng Kan Province?October to March - How many hospitals are in Bueng Kan Province?188 mapped - How many banks are in Bueng Kan Province?34 mapped - How many ATMs are in Bueng Kan Province?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Bueng Kan Province?45 mapped - What is the P-code of Bueng Kan Province?TH38 (OCHA common operational dataset)