# Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/ Province · Thailand # Chaiyaphum Province Chaiyaphum Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **694,107 people** in 2023 on 12,616 km² (about 55 per km²). Its main town is Chaiyaphum. It is divided into 16 districts. 1,274 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,986 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 694,107people (2023) - 12,616km² - 16districts - 2,986mapped services ## How many people live in Chaiyaphum Province? Chaiyaphum Province had an estimated **694,107 people** in 2023 — 1.0% of Thailand, 33rd of 77 provinces. There are 1,065 women for every 1,000 men (above the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 12,616 km², that is about **55 people per km²**, 67th of 77 provinces. 19.0% of people are children under 15 and 17.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 46 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****42,672** 5–9 ****44,561** 10–14 ****44,627** 15–19 ****35,133** 20–24 ****22,311** 25–29 ****26,428** 30–34 ****31,401** 35–39 ****39,961** 40–44 ****51,913** 45–49 ****54,976** 50–54 ****58,880** 55–59 ****61,109** 60–64 ****59,374** 65–69 ****46,979** 70–74 ****32,536** 75–79 ****20,288** 80+ ****20,958** 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 Chaiyaphum Province? Chaiyaphum Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Khon Kaen Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/), [Lop Buri Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/), [Nakhon Ratchasima Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/) and [Phetchabun Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/). By area it is the 8th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 2.4% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Chaiyaphum Province is about 292 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 16.0301° N, 101.8493° E. Local names: ชัยภูมิ . 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 Chaiyaphum Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Chaiyaphum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/mueang-chaiyaphum/) 116,234 82 1,418 19 983 [Phu Khiao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/phu-khiao/) 79,384 96 825 11 266 [Kaset Sombun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/kaset-sombun/) 71,480 67 1,060 11 218 [Kaeng Khro](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/kaeng-khro/) 63,104 97 649 10 234 [Nong Bua Daeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/nong-bua-daeng/) 57,048 27 2,134 8 184 [Chatturat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/chatturat/) 47,009 69 678 9 201 [Thep Sathit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/thep-sathit/) 42,020 44 956 5 171 [Khon San](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/khon-san/) 33,605 26 1,310 8 132 [Bamnet Narong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/bamnet-narong/) 32,509 71 461 7 125 [Khon Sawan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/khon-sawan/) 30,633 66 463 9 105 [Nong Bua Rawe](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/nong-bua-rawe/) 28,857 39 746 5 75 [Ban Thaen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/ban-thaen/) 27,261 87 312 5 70 [Ban Khwao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/ban-khwao/) 24,513 49 498 6 88 [Phakdi Chumphon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/phakdi-chumphon/) 16,378 29 559 4 67 [Noen Sa-Nga](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/noen-sa-nga/) 14,719 55 266 4 43 [Sap Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/sap-yai/) 9,353 33 280 3 24 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 Chaiyaphum Province - Chaiyaphum58,350 - Kaeng Khro29,056 - Phu Khiao17,122 - Kaset Sombun16,996 - Bamnet Narong14,890 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 Chaiyaphum Province Named natural and historic features inside Chaiyaphum Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 171 reservoirs and tanks; 124 rivers and streams; 4 dams; 3 waterfalls. - Ang Kep Nam Ba San - Ang Kep Nam Ban Bo Thong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Chok Amnuai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Chong Samran - Ang Kep Nam Ban Dong Lan - Ang Kep Nam Ban Hin Hoep - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Ban Thai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Khlong Chang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Muang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Phai Tai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Thap Nai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Kahat - Ang Kep Nam Ban Kan Kong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Khlong Charoen - Ang Kep Nam Ban Khlong Sai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Lok - Ang Kep Nam Ban Na Wong Duean - Ang Kep Nam Ban Non Samran - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phet - Ang Kep Nam Ban Sap Mongkhon - Ang Kep Nam Ban Sap Wai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Saphung Nuea - Ang Kep Nam Ban Tha Taeng - Ang Kep Nam Ban Wang Chomphu …and 278 more. ### Hills and mountains 160 mountains; 20 hills. - Khao Pong Thong Lang · 1,253 m - Khao Um Nang · 1,244 m - Khao Saliang Ta That · 1,234 m - Phu Khiao · 1,210 m - Phu Khi · 1,154 m - Phu Khiao · 1,130 m - Khao Foi Lom · 1,108 m - Khao San Baeng Nam · 1,107 m - Phu Khiao Noi · 1,084 m - Khao Noen Sawang · 1,081 m - Phu Khiao · 1,056 m - Phu Khiao · 1,053 m - Khao Pong Din Daeng · 1,036 m - Khao Tham Khrop · 1,034 m - Phu Khiao · 1,030 m - Khao Phu Chon · 1,013 m - Phu Khiao Yai · 1,008 m - Khao Thewada · 1,000 m - Phu Khi · 993 m - Phu Khiao · 985 m - Pha Thewada · 978 m - Phu Khiao · 978 m - Pha Hian · 971 m - Phu Kaset · 969 m …and 156 more. ### History 1 palace. - Phra Tamnak Khuean Chulabhorn ### Getting around 8 railway stations; 1 airfield. - Sanambin Phu Khiao - Sathani Rotfai Bamnet Narong - Sathani Rotfai Ban Pak Chap - Sathani Rotfai Ban Wa Tabaek - Sathani Rotfai Chatturat - Sathani Rotfai Huai Yai Chio - Sathani Rotfai Non Khlo - Sathani Rotfai Nong Chim - Sathani Rotfai Wang Ka-am 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 Chaiyaphum Province and the best time to visit In Chaiyaphum Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C). About 1,140 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (242 mm) and the driest Dec (6 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 22 11 Feb 25 10 Mar 28 46 Apr 29 81 May 28 145 Jun 27 133 Jul 26 143 Aug 26 197 Sep 25 242 Oct 24 110 Nov 23 17 Dec 21 6 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chaiyaphum Province Places mapped inside Chaiyaphum Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals468 - Banks84 - ATMs7 - Petrol pumps185 - Hotels342 - Shopping malls32 - Schools318 - Colleges and universities88 - Cinemas5 - Pharmacies48 - Restaurants1,312 - Police stations55 - Dental clinics42 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 Chaiyaphum Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Chaiyaphum Province?694,107 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Chaiyaphum Province?About 46 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Chaiyaphum Province?About 55 people per km² - What borders Chaiyaphum Province?Khon Kaen Province, Lop Buri Province, Nakhon Ratchasima Province and Phetchabun Province - What is the largest town in Chaiyaphum Province?Chaiyaphum - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Chaiyaphum Province?171 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Chaiyaphum Province?Khao Pong Thong Lang (1,253 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Chaiyaphum Province?October to March - How many hospitals are in Chaiyaphum Province?468 mapped - How many banks are in Chaiyaphum Province?84 mapped - How many ATMs are in Chaiyaphum Province?7 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Chaiyaphum Province?185 mapped - What is the P-code of Chaiyaphum Province?TH36 (OCHA common operational dataset)