# Makham, Chanthaburi Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/makham/ District · Chanthaburi Province # Makham Makham is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chanthaburi Province. It had an estimated **27,034 people** in 2023 on 446 km² (about 61 per km²). Its main town is Makham. It is divided into 6 subdistricts. 78 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 177 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 27,034people (2023) - 446km² - 6subdistricts - 177mapped services ## How many people live in Makham? Makham had an estimated **27,034 people** in 2023 — 6.4% of Chanthaburi Province, 637th of 928 districts. There are 1,027 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Chanthaburi Province figure of 1,032). Spread over 446 km², that is about **61 people per km²**, 685th of 928 districts. 14.2% of people are children under 15 and 20.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 46 years (it is 42 across Chanthaburi Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,168** 5–9 ****1,379** 10–14 ****1,285** 15–19 ****1,311** 20–24 ****1,267** 25–29 ****1,422** 30–34 ****1,529** 35–39 ****1,603** 40–44 ****2,059** 45–49 ****2,285** 50–54 ****2,332** 55–59 ****2,200** 60–64 ****1,792** 65–69 ****1,698** 70–74 ****1,315** 75–79 ****997** 80+ ****1,392** 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 Makham? Makham lies in [Chanthaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 4 other districts: [Khao Khitchakut](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/khao-khitchakut/), [Khlung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/khlung/), [Mueang Chanthaburi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/) and [Pong Nam Ron](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/pong-nam-ron/). By area it is the 469th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 7.0% of [Chanthaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/). The centre of Makham is about 217 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 19 km from Chanthaburi, the main town of Chanthaburi Province. The centre point is at 12.7378° N, 102.2141° E. Local names: มะขาม . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Subdistricts of Makham Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Ang Khiri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/makham/ang-khiri/) 50 12 9 [Chaman](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/makham/chaman/) 75 16 16 [Makham](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/makham/makham/) 50 15 77 [Patthawi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/makham/patthawi/) 175 21 52 [Tha Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/makham/tha-luang/) 39 6 12 [Wang Saem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/makham/wang-saem/) 58 9 11 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 Makham Open gazetteers list **78 villages, towns and localities** in Makham. Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 63 m above sea level (median 20 m). - Baan Pong Ron Sen - Ban Ang Bon - Ban Ang Klang - Ban Ang Lang - Ban Chalao - Ban Chaman - Ban Chamap - Ban Chong Khaep - Ban Din Nieo - Ban Don Tan - Ban Dong Saluep - Ban Hin Lat - Ban Hua Nong Taphong - Ban Khamen - Ban Khanun - Ban Khlong Hin 1 - Ban Khlong Hin 2 - Ban Khlong Khwang - Ban Khlong Pong - Ban Khlong Prue - Ban Khlong Ta Bo - Ban Khlong Welu - Ban Khlong Welu Bon - Ban Khlong Welu Lang - Ban Khok Rak - Ban Khok Thong - Ban Klaeng - Ban Ko Nong Bua - Ban Ko San - Ban Li - Ban Maduea - Ban Mathai - Ban Na Sai - Ban Nam Rak - Ban Noen Dan - Ban Noen Kabok - Ban Noen Klaeng - Ban Noen Tak - Ban Nong Na Rong - Ban Nong O - Ban Nong O Lang - Ban Nong Salut - Ban Ok Nak - Ban Ok Phok - Ban Pak Katham - Ban Patthawi - Ban Phaya Bon - Ban Phaya Lang - Ban Pong Rong Sen - Ban Puek - Ban Rang Dap - Ban Sa Ong - Ban Saen Sawai - Ban Sak Chum Het - Ban San To - Ban Suan Saeng Thong - Ban Suk Khap - Ban Tabok Tia - Ban Taengme - Ban Taling Chan - Ban Tha Luang Bon - Ban Tha Luang Lang - Ban Tha Rama Bon - Ban Thap Nakhon - Ban Thung Bon - Ban Thung Kwang Tai - Ban Thung Nang Ngam - Ban Thung Phen - Ban Thung Talat - Ban Thung Tanot - Ban Wang Cha-ai - Ban Wang Dap - Ban Wang Saem - Ban Wang Sisiat - Ban Wang Sung - Ban Wang Tak - Ban Yaek Khuean Siri Than - Makham 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 Makham Named natural and historic features inside Makham, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 9 reservoirs and tanks; 9 rivers and streams. - Ang Kep Nam Huai Ta Bo - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Thung Phen - Khlong Chaman - Khlong Kracham - Khlong Phayat - Khlong Pong - Khlong Pong - Khlong Prue - Khlong Thap Mak - Khlong Thung Phen - Khlong Wang Hin - Sa Kep Nam Ban Wang Saem - Sa Nam Ban Suan Saeng Thong - Sa Nam Nong Na Rong - Sa Nam Thung Nang Dam - Sa Nam Wang Ai Dam - Sa Nam Wang Thong - Sa Nong Khong ### Hills and mountains 24 hills; 5 mountains. - Khao Cha-Om · 559 m - Khao Plong · 484 m - Khao E Tai · 408 m - Khao Khun Klang · 335 m - Khao Pak Nangsue · 311 m - Khao Kachai · 298 m - Khao Chak Lao · 285 m - Khao Nam Proi · 276 m - Khao Lum Tai · 275 m - Khao Kracham · 240 m - Khao Sawan Thak · 231 m - Khao Krachai · 222 m - Khao Sak · 212 m - Khao Hin Kong · 192 m - Khao Matum · 167 m - Khao Yai Bang · 164 m - Khao Makham · 161 m - Khao Phlai · 143 m - Khao Thung Bon · 132 m - Khao Chalat · 124 m - Khao Wat · 110 m - Khao Tok Chok · 102 m - Khao Kabok · 91 m - Noen Ok Phok · 72 m …and 5 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 Makham and the best time to visit In Makham, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 2,927 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (518 mm) and the driest Dec (21 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 40 Feb 25 43 Mar 26 93 Apr 27 132 May 27 321 Jun 26 448 Jul 26 518 Aug 26 445 Sep 26 503 Oct 26 283 Nov 25 79 Dec 24 21 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Makham Places mapped inside Makham in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals23 - Banks3 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps26 - Hotels36 - Schools9 - Colleges and universities4 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants66 - Police stations3 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 Makham?In Chanthaburi Province, Thailand - What is the population of Makham?27,034 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Makham?About 46 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Makham?About 61 people per km² - What borders Makham?Khao Khitchakut, Khlung, Mueang Chanthaburi and Pong Nam Ron - How many villages are in Makham?78 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Makham?Settlements lie between 8 m and 63 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Makham?9 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Makham?Khao Cha-Om (559 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Makham?November to March - How many hospitals are in Makham?23 mapped - How many banks are in Makham?3 mapped - How many ATMs are in Makham?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Makham?26 mapped - What is the P-code of Makham?TH2205 (OCHA common operational dataset)