# Nong Bua Rawe, Chaiyaphum Province – Subdistricts & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/nong-bua-rawe/

District · Chaiyaphum Province 

# Nong Bua Rawe

Nong Bua Rawe is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chaiyaphum Province. It had an estimated **28,857 people** in 2023 on 746 km² (about 39 per km²). Its main town is Nong Bua Rawe. It is divided into 5 subdistricts. 76 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 75 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 28,857people (2023)
- 746km²
- 5subdistricts
- 75mapped services

## How many people live in Nong Bua Rawe?

Nong Bua Rawe had an estimated **28,857 people** in 2023 — 4.2% of Chaiyaphum Province, 607th of 928 districts. There are 1,041 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chaiyaphum Province figure of 1,065). Spread over 746 km², that is about **39 people per km²**, 820th of 928 districts.

19.8% of people are children under 15 and 15.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 43 years (it is 46 across Chaiyaphum Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,812**

5–9 ****1,935**

10–14 ****1,954**

15–19 ****1,500**

20–24 ****1,079**

25–29 ****1,246**

30–34 ****1,552**

35–39 ****1,872**

40–44 ****2,258**

45–49 ****2,258**

50–54 ****2,317**

55–59 ****2,394**

60–64 ****2,175**

65–69 ****1,879**

70–74 ****1,159**

75–79 ****697**

80+ ****770**

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 Nong Bua Rawe?

Nong Bua Rawe lies in [Chaiyaphum Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 other districts: [Ban Khwao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/ban-khwao/), [Chatturat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/chatturat/), [Nong Bua Daeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/nong-bua-daeng/), [Phakdi Chumphon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/phakdi-chumphon/), [Sap Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/sap-yai/) and [Thep Sathit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/thep-sathit/). By area it is the 231st largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 5.9% of [Chaiyaphum Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/). The centre of Nong Bua Rawe is about 260 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 44 km from Chaiyaphum, the main town of Chaiyaphum Province. The centre point is at 15.8245° N, 101.6211° E. Local names: หนองบัวระเหว .

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 Nong Bua Rawe

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Nong Bua Rawe: 4 viewpoints; 1 waterfall; 1 attraction; 1 national park.

- Sai Thong Waterfall · waterfall
- Sai Thong National Park · national park
- Hum Hod Cliff · viewpoint
- Pha Po Meaung · viewpoint
- Phoenchai Clif · viewpoint
- ผาชมดาว · viewpoint
- จุดลุยน้ำข้ามลำธาร · attraction

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: Nong Bua Rawe

- 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

- Phetchabun Airport (PHY)105 km
- Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) · Khon Kaen143 km

### Nearest railway station

Non Khro (Nong Don), about 37 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:32, sunset around 17:44).

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 Nong Bua Rawe

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Huai Yae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/nong-bua-rawe/huai-yae/) 198 18 8 

[Khok Sa-At](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/nong-bua-rawe/khok-sa-at/) 91 14 9 

[Nong Bua Rawe](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/nong-bua-rawe/nong-bua-rawe/) 34 9 37 

[Sok Pla Duk](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/nong-bua-rawe/sok-pla-duk/) 97 13 6 

[Wang Takhe](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/nong-bua-rawe/wang-takhe/) 325 22 15 

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 Nong Bua Rawe

Open gazetteers list **76 villages, towns and localities** in Nong Bua Rawe. Settlements here lie between about 203 m and 957 m above sea level (median 236 m).

- Ban Chaeng Wang Thong
- Ban Chaeng Yai
- Ban Charoen Chit
- Ban Doi Sawan
- Ban Dok
- Ban Don Kok
- Ban Don Tako
- Ban Heo Yai
- Ban Hin Ru
- Ban Hua Nong
- Ban Hua Saphan
- Ban Huai Chiang
- Ban Huai Hai
- Ban Huai Li Phi
- Ban Huai Raheo Noi
- Ban Huai Rai
- Ban Huai Tako
- Ban Huai Thai
- Ban Huai Thap Nai
- Ban Huai Yae
- Ban Huai Yang Di
- Ban Huai Yang Klang
- Ban Khlong Ngulueam
- Ban Khok Sa-at
- Ban Khok Yao
- Ban Krachuan
- Ban Lahan Khai
- Ban Lam Kachuan
- Ban Lam Krachuan Noi
- Ban Lang San
- Ban Mai Charoen Phon
- Ban Mai Huai Hin Fon
- Ban Mai Samakkhi
- Ban Noi Huai Yang Laeng
- Ban Non Chuak
- Ban Non Muang
- Ban Non Samran
- Ban Non Sombun
- Ban Non Ya Nang
- Ban Nong Bua Noi
- Ban Nong Bua Rawe
- Ban Nong Chan
- Ban Nong Chot
- Ban Nong Khlong
- Ban Nong Kong Kaeo
- Ban Nong Muang
- Ban Nong Pling
- Ban Nong Ta Na
- Ban Pak Dong
- Ban Pak Khai Chong Maeo
- Ban Phanang Suea
- Ban Phukhao Thong
- Ban Pong Nakhon
- Ban Pradu Bak
- Ban Rai Fai
- Ban Samnak Tum Ka
- Ban Sap Pa Fa
- Ban Sap Phun
- Ban Sap Wai
- Ban Si Sa-nga
- Ban Si Siat
- Ban Sok Kham Pom
- Ban Sok Pladuk
- Ban Sok Takhian
- Ban Talom Phai
- Ban Tha Bon
- Ban Tha Kadon
- Ban Tha Pong
- Ban Thap Nai
- Ban Tong Luang
- Ban Wang Ai Chit
- Ban Wang Katha
- Ban Wang Nam Khiao
- Ban Wang Takhe
- Ban Wang Udom
- Nong Bua Rawe

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 Nong Bua Rawe

Named natural and historic features inside Nong Bua Rawe, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

10 reservoirs and tanks; 6 rivers and streams.

- Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Thap Nai
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Sap Wai
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Wang Katha
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Yae
- Ang Kep Nam Khlong Hin Hoi
- Ang Kep Nam Non Muang
- Ang Kep Nam Nong Plong
- Ang Kep Nam Phran Li
- Ang Kep Nam Tha Chang
- Ang Kep Nam Wang Nam Khiao
- Huai Muang
- Huai Tak Lan
- Huai Yae
- Lam Chiang Tha
- Lam Krachuan
- Lam Nam Chi

### Hills and mountains

20 mountains; 5 hills.

- Khao Phang Hoei · 899 m
- Khao Phang Hoei · 820 m
- Khao Bun Kwang · 788 m
- Khao Laen Kha Ngae Sai · 662 m
- Khao Phanang Yai · 495 m
- Khao Paen · 422 m
- Khao Thong Khok · 394 m
- Khao Yai Men · 394 m
- Khao Thong Kok · 370 m
- Khao Pak Sop · 369 m
- Khao Laem · 351 m
- Khao Thong Hak · 347 m
- Khao Sam Phak · 341 m
- Khao Thong Hak · 341 m
- Khao Nong Hua Khao · 340 m
- Khao Thong Daeng · 333 m
- Khao Khok Yai · 324 m
- Khao Tako · 324 m
- Khao Taen · 320 m
- Khao Ang Mai Daeng · 310 m
- Khao Thung Hak · 310 m
- Khao Sisiat · 285 m
- Khao Sadao Duan · 272 m
- Khao Phanang Kaeng Khi Nok · 268 m

…and 1 more.

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 Nong Bua Rawe and the best time to visit

In Nong Bua Rawe, 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 Nong Bua Rawe

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

- Hospitals18
- Banks1
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps10
- Hotels5
- Shopping malls1
- Schools8
- Restaurants31

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 Nong Bua Rawe?In Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Nong Bua Rawe?28,857 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nong Bua Rawe?About 43 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nong Bua Rawe?About 39 people per km²
- What borders Nong Bua Rawe?Ban Khwao, Chatturat, Nong Bua Daeng, Phakdi Chumphon, Sap Yai and Thep Sathit
- What is there to see in Nong Bua Rawe?Hum Hod Cliff, Pha Po Meaung, Phoenchai Clif, Sai Thong National Park
- What time zone is Nong Bua Rawe in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Nong Bua Rawe?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Nong Bua Rawe?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nong Bua Rawe?76 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nong Bua Rawe?Settlements lie between 203 m and 957 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Nong Bua Rawe?10 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Nong Bua Rawe?Khao Phang Hoei (899 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nong Bua Rawe?October to March
- How many hospitals are in Nong Bua Rawe?18 mapped
- How many banks are in Nong Bua Rawe?1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Nong Bua Rawe?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nong Bua Rawe?10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nong Bua Rawe?TH3608 (OCHA common operational dataset)