# Mueang Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi Province – Subdistricts

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/

District · Chanthaburi Province 

# Mueang Chanthaburi

Mueang Chanthaburi is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chanthaburi Province. It had an estimated **99,217 people** in 2023 on 283 km² (about 351 per km²). Its main town is Chanthaburi. It is divided into 11 subdistricts. 113 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,712 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 99,217people (2023)
- 283km²
- 11subdistricts
- 1,712mapped services

## How many people live in Mueang Chanthaburi?

Mueang Chanthaburi had an estimated **99,217 people** in 2023 — 23.6% of Chanthaburi Province, 148th of 928 districts. There are 1,078 women for every 1,000 men (above the Chanthaburi Province figure of 1,032). Spread over 283 km², that is about **351 people per km²**, 120th of 928 districts.

15.1% of people are children under 15 and 13.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 42 across Chanthaburi Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,938**

5–9 ****4,975**

10–14 ****5,109**

15–19 ****5,987**

20–24 ****6,045**

25–29 ****6,438**

30–34 ****6,612**

35–39 ****7,009**

40–44 ****7,902**

45–49 ****8,233**

50–54 ****7,971**

55–59 ****7,982**

60–64 ****6,333**

65–69 ****4,819**

70–74 ****3,464**

75–79 ****2,300**

80+ ****3,100**

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 Mueang Chanthaburi?

Mueang Chanthaburi lies in [Chanthaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other districts: [Khao Khitchakut](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/khao-khitchakut/), [Khlung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/khlung/), [Laem Sing](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/laem-sing/), [Makham](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/makham/) and [Tha Mai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/tha-mai/). By area it is the 625th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 4.4% of [Chanthaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/). The centre of Mueang Chanthaburi is about 215 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 2.6 km from Chanthaburi, the main town of Chanthaburi Province. The centre point is at 12.6298° N, 102.1158° E. Local names: เมืองจันทบุรี .

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 Mueang Chanthaburi

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Bang Kacha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/bang-kacha/) 33 14 52 

[Chanthanimit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/chanthanimit/) 6.7 6 288 

[Khlong Narai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/khlong-narai/) 28 16 44 

[Ko Khwang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/ko-khwang/) 26 10 81 

[Kom Bang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/kom-bang/) 30 11 12 

[Nong Bua](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/nong-bua/) 19 7 48 

[Phlapphla](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/phlapphla/) 36 15 79 

[Salaeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/salaeng/) 52 9 21 

[Talat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/talat/) 5.7 2 257 

[Tha Chang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/tha-chang/) 41 19 356 

[Wat Mai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/wat-mai/) 4.6 5 474 

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 Mueang Chanthaburi

Open gazetteers list **113 villages, towns and localities** in Mueang Chanthaburi. The largest with a recorded population: Chanthaburi (99,819). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 46 m above sea level (median 10 m).

- Ban Ang Hin
- Ban Bang I Ma
- Ban Bang Kacha
- Ban Bo Luek
- Ban Chak Wet
- Ban Cham Som
- Ban Chamun (2)
- Ban Chat San
- Ban Dao Rueang
- Ban Don
- Ban Don Sai
- Ban Don Samrong
- Ban Don San
- Ban Don Tan
- Ban Dong Chamun
- Ban Hua Laem
- Ban Hua Wang
- Ban Huai Kabok Tia
- Ban Kaeo
- Ban Kao
- Ban Khan Hok
- Ban Khlong Khwang
- Ban Khlong Nam Sai
- Ban Khlong Narai
- Ban Khlong Phlio
- Ban Khlong Ta Khong
- Ban Khlong Takhe
- Ban Khom
- Ban Khom Bang
- Ban Khom Bang Lang
- Ban Ko Kaeo
- Ban Ko Khwang
- Ban Ko Loi
- Ban Ko Long (1)
- Ban Ko Om Chani
- Ban Ko Phlong
- Ban Ko Rong
- Ban Ko Sai
- Ban Ko Ta Tua
- Ban Ko Takhian
- Ban Ko Tanot
- Ban Lao
- Ban Ma Ngua
- Ban Nai Suan
- Ban Noen Het
- Ban Noen Kaplok
- Ban Noen Krabok
- Ban Noen Pho
- Ban Noen Pho Bon
- Ban Noen Thai Wat
- Ban Noen Wong
- Ban Noen Yang
- Ban Nong Bua
- Ban Nong Bua Bon
- Ban Nong Khla
- Ban Nong Khon
- Ban Nong Long Khong
- Ban Nong Sa-nguan
- Ban Nong Ta Krom
- Ban Nong Thong Lang
- Ban Nong Wa
- Ban Pa Tai
- Ban Phaniat
- Ban Phlapphla
- Ban Phung Thalai
- Ban Plai Noen
- Ban Pong Lang
- Ban Pong Raet
- Ban Sa Bap
- Ban Sa Chorakhe
- Ban Sa Kaeo
- Ban Sala Daeng
- Ban Salaeng
- Ban Samet Ngam
- Ban San Hin
- Ban Sanam Pao
- Ban Saphan Salut
- Ban Se
- Ban Si Phaya Lang
- Ban Song Khanan
- Ban Ta Khian Thao
- Ban Tabok Tia
- Ban Takhian Khu
- Ban Talat Khom Bang
- Ban Tha Chalaep
- Ban Tha Chang
- Ban Tha Muang
- Ban Tha Ra Ma
- Ban Thaeo Khlong
- Ban Thai
- Ban Thamniap
- Ban Thanon Nai
- Ban Thanon Nok
- Ban Thung Bon
- Ban Thung Khan Hok
- Ban Thung Ri
- Ban Thung Wan Lueang
- Ban Tin Khao
- Ban Trok Kathi
- Ban Trok Sano
- Ban Wang Chanat
- Ban Wat Khlong Kung
- Ban Wat Phai Lom
- Bang Kacha
- Chanthaburi
- Chanthanimit
- Muban Samakkhi Khanthari Hom
- Nong Bua
- Sirikarn Housing Estate
- Tha Chang
- ยลดาวิลล์ 1
- ยลดาวิลล์ 2
- หมู่บ้านผักกาด

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 Mueang Chanthaburi

Named natural and historic features inside Mueang Chanthaburi, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

22 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks; 2 waterfalls.

- Khlong Ang
- Khlong Ban Daorueang
- Khlong Ban Daorueang
- Khlong Ban Kaeo
- Khlong Bang Sa Kao
- Khlong Cham Som
- Khlong Chanthaburi
- Khlong Khut
- Khlong Ko Tanot
- Khlong Lam Samo
- Khlong Na Pa
- Khlong Nam Sai
- Khlong Narai
- Khlong Phlapphla
- Khlong Plai Duan
- Khlong Pong Bon
- Khlong Pong Lang
- Khlong Pong Raet
- Khlong Prong Raet
- Khlong Sa Bap
- Khlong Samet Ngam
- Khlong Tha Chang
- Nam Tok Khlong Narai
- Nam Tok Phlio

…and 2 more.

### Coast and islands

4 islands; 1 headland.

- Ko Khot Khlu
- Ko Loi
- Ko Nok
- Ko Samet Ngam
- Laem Samet Ngam

### Hills and mountains

10 hills; 7 mountains.

- Khao Map Wa Krok · 919 m
- Khao Phong · 826 m
- Khao Noi · 664 m
- Khao Rae Dong · 612 m
- Khao Nam Chu · 602 m
- Khao Ta Chok · 503 m
- Khao Yai Lan · 386 m
- Khao Ta Nok · 229 m
- Khao Krachae · 108 m
- Khao Nong Bua · 44 m
- Khao Din · 34 m
- Khao Pa Mak · 25 m
- Khao Sa Kaeo · 17 m
- Khao Man Daeng · 15 m
- Khao Pong Lan · 15 m
- Khao Noen Pho · 6 m
- Khao Noi

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Chanthaburi

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 Mueang Chanthaburi and the best time to visit

In Mueang Chanthaburi, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (26 °C). About 2,616 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (454 mm) and the driest Dec (25 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 26 41 

Feb 27 38 

Mar 28 83 

Apr 29 116 

May 29 294 

Jun 28 388 

Jul 28 441 

Aug 28 378 

Sep 28 454 

Oct 28 277 

Nov 27 80 

Dec 26 25 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mueang Chanthaburi

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

- Hospitals125
- Banks58
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps51
- Hotels230
- Shopping malls20
- Schools48
- Colleges and universities55
- Cinemas11
- Pharmacies47
- Restaurants1,021
- Police stations8
- Dental clinics37

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 Mueang Chanthaburi?In Chanthaburi Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Mueang Chanthaburi?99,217 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mueang Chanthaburi?About 42 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mueang Chanthaburi?About 351 people per km²
- What borders Mueang Chanthaburi?Khao Khitchakut, Khlung, Laem Sing, Makham and Tha Mai
- How many villages are in Mueang Chanthaburi?113 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mueang Chanthaburi?Settlements lie between 1 m and 46 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mueang Chanthaburi?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Mueang Chanthaburi?Khao Map Wa Krok (919 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mueang Chanthaburi?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Mueang Chanthaburi?125 mapped
- How many banks are in Mueang Chanthaburi?58 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mueang Chanthaburi?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mueang Chanthaburi?51 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mueang Chanthaburi?TH2201 (OCHA common operational dataset)