# Ban Thaen, Chaiyaphum Province – Subdistricts & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/ban-thaen/

District · Chaiyaphum Province 

# Ban Thaen

Ban Thaen is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chaiyaphum Province. It had an estimated **27,261 people** in 2023 on 312 km² (about 87 per km²). Its main town is Ban Thaen. It is divided into 5 subdistricts. 69 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 70 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 27,261people (2023)
- 312km²
- 5subdistricts
- 70mapped services

## How many people live in Ban Thaen?

Ban Thaen had an estimated **27,261 people** in 2023 — 3.9% of Chaiyaphum Province, 632nd of 928 districts. There are 1,023 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chaiyaphum Province figure of 1,065). Spread over 312 km², that is about **87 people per km²**, 453rd of 928 districts.

20.0% of people are children under 15 and 17.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 46 years (it is 46 across Chaiyaphum Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,738**

5–9 ****1,844**

10–14 ****1,867**

15–19 ****1,266**

20–24 ****720**

25–29 ****933**

30–34 ****1,247**

35–39 ****1,614**

40–44 ****2,030**

45–49 ****2,053**

50–54 ****2,251**

55–59 ****2,495**

60–64 ****2,502**

65–69 ****1,929**

70–74 ****1,301**

75–79 ****749**

80+ ****722**

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 Ban Thaen?

Ban Thaen lies in [Chaiyaphum Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other districts: [Chum Phae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/chum-phae/), [Kaeng Khro](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/kaeng-khro/), [Mancha Khiri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/mancha-khiri/), [Nong Ruea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/nong-ruea/) and [Phu Khiao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/phu-khiao/). By area it is the 588th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 2.5% of [Chaiyaphum Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/). The centre of Ban Thaen is about 353 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 72 km from Chaiyaphum, the main town of Chaiyaphum Province. The centre point is at 16.3605° N, 102.3771° E. Local names: บ้านแท่น .

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 Ban Thaen

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Ban Thaen: 1 ruins.

- Prang Ku · ruins

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: Ban Thaen

- 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

- Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) · Khon Kaen45 km
- Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) · Udon Thani122 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:30, sunset around 17:40).

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 Ban Thaen

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ban Tao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/ban-thaen/ban-tao/) 63 14 6 

[Ban Thaen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/ban-thaen/ban-thaen/) 65 16 38 

[Nong Khu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/ban-thaen/nong-khu/) 56 13 8 

[Sa Phang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/ban-thaen/sa-phang/) 42 9 10 

[Sam Suan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/ban-thaen/sam-suan/) 85 19 8 

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 Ban Thaen

Open gazetteers list **69 villages, towns and localities** in Ban Thaen. Settlements here lie between about 194 m and 240 m above sea level (median 209 m).

- Ban Chiang Phin
- Ban Chong Fang
- Ban Chot
- Ban Chot Tai
- Ban Don Du
- Ban Don Han
- Ban Don Kheng
- Ban Don Khing Daeng
- Ban Don Khing Kaeng
- Ban Don Makluea
- Ban Hin Lat
- Ban Hua Na
- Ban Hua Na Nakhon
- Ban Kha
- Ban Khok Sa-at
- Ban Lao Noi
- Ban Lup Khai
- Ban Mon
- Ban Mueat Ae
- Ban Na Di
- Ban Na Di Si Sa-nga
- Ban Na Mang
- Ban Na Noi
- Ban Na Sawan
- Ban Na Yom
- Ban Non Hin Lat
- Ban Non Kha
- Ban Non Khun
- Ban Non Sa-at
- Ban Non Sathon
- Ban Nong Bua
- Ban Nong Din Dam
- Ban Nong Don
- Ban Nong Faek
- Ban Nong Khu
- Ban Nong Mek
- Ban Nong Mek Noi
- Ban Nong Muang
- Ban Nong Phai
- Ban Nong Phaklot
- Ban Nong Phaklot Nuea
- Ban Nong Ruea
- Ban Nong Thum
- Ban Nong Ya Ma
- Ban Nong Ya Plong
- Ban Pa Siao
- Ban Sa Kaeo
- Ban Sa Phang
- Ban Sadao
- Ban Saen Samran
- Ban Sam Phat
- Ban Sam Suan
- Ban Sam Suan Klang
- Ban Sam Suan Nuea
- Ban Sam Suan Pho Ngam
- Ban Sam Suan Tai
- Ban Sao Lao
- Ban Sap Charoen
- Ban Sawan Nikhom
- Ban Sawang Nikhom
- Ban Sawang Phatthana
- Ban Sima Thong
- Ban So Po Ko
- Ban Tao
- Ban Tao Tai
- Ban Thaen
- Ban Thai Charoen
- Ban Thanon Klang
- Ban Wang Hin

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 Ban Thaen

Named natural and historic features inside Ban Thaen, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

9 reservoirs and tanks; 5 rivers and streams.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Kham
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Lak Thai
- Ang Kep Nam Nok Khum Ba
- Ang Kep Nam Nong Hin
- Ang Kep Nam Nong Thum
- Ang Kep Nam Prong Hi Ha
- Ang Kep Nam Prong Lan Ya
- Ang Kep Nam Prong Sang
- Ang Kep Nam Sok Duean Ha
- Huai Chong Khae
- Huai Ma Tai
- Huai Phrom
- Huai Tao
- Lam Choen

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Phu Chorakhe · 715 m
- Phu Saphao · 705 m
- Phu En Yai · 521 m

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 Ban Thaen and the best time to visit

In Ban Thaen, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,212 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (239 mm) and the driest Dec (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 9 

Feb 27 14 

Mar 29 41 

Apr 31 82 

May 29 162 

Jun 28 147 

Jul 27 170 

Aug 27 221 

Sep 26 239 

Oct 25 105 

Nov 24 18 

Dec 22 5 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ban Thaen

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

- Hospitals13
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels9
- Schools6
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants33
- Police stations1

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 Ban Thaen?In Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Ban Thaen?27,261 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ban Thaen?About 46 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ban Thaen?About 87 people per km²
- What borders Ban Thaen?Chum Phae, Kaeng Khro, Mancha Khiri, Nong Ruea and Phu Khiao
- What is there to see in Ban Thaen?Prang Ku
- What time zone is Ban Thaen in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Ban Thaen?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Ban Thaen?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ban Thaen?69 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ban Thaen?Settlements lie between 194 m and 240 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Ban Thaen?9 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Ban Thaen?Phu Chorakhe (715 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ban Thaen?October to February
- How many hospitals are in Ban Thaen?13 mapped
- How many banks are in Ban Thaen?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ban Thaen?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ban Thaen?TH3611 (OCHA common operational dataset)