# Phato, Chumphon Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/phato/

District · Chumphon Province 

# Phato

Phato is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chumphon Province. It had an estimated **20,233 people** in 2023 on 879 km² (about 23 per km²). Its main town is Phato. It is divided into 4 subdistricts. 64 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 70 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20,233people (2023)
- 879km²
- 4subdistricts
- 70mapped services

## How many people live in Phato?

Phato had an estimated **20,233 people** in 2023 — 4.8% of Chumphon Province, 754th of 928 districts. There are 911 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chumphon Province figure of 980). Spread over 879 km², that is about **23 people per km²**, 887th of 928 districts.

19.3% of people are children under 15 and 11.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 40 across Chumphon Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,308**

5–9 ****1,338**

10–14 ****1,254**

15–19 ****1,192**

20–24 ****1,045**

25–29 ****1,319**

30–34 ****1,303**

35–39 ****1,520**

40–44 ****1,725**

45–49 ****1,705**

50–54 ****1,502**

55–59 ****1,392**

60–64 ****1,237**

65–69 ****922**

70–74 ****646**

75–79 ****401**

80+ ****424**

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 Phato?

Phato lies in [Chumphon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 other districts: [Kapoe](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/kapoe/), [La-Un](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/la-un/), [Lamae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/lamae/), [Lang Suan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/lang-suan/), [Mueang Ranong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/mueang-ranong/) and [Tha Chana](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/tha-chana/). By area it is the 151st largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 14.6% of [Chumphon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/). The centre of Phato is about 478 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 89 km from Chumphon, the main town of Chumphon Province. The centre point is at 9.8029° N, 98.7804° E. Local names: พะโต๊ะ .

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 Phato

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Pak Song](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/phato/pak-song/) 269 17 11 

[Pang Wan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/phato/pang-wan/) 143 13 13 

[Phato](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/phato/phato/) 349 28 32 

[Phrarak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/phato/phrarak/) 118 9 14 

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 Phato

Open gazetteers list **64 villages, towns and localities** in Phato. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Nam Yuen (12,335). Settlements here lie between about 31 m and 245 m above sea level (median 74 m).

- Ban Bang Nao
- Ban Bok Fai
- Ban Bueng Khut
- Ban Chaem Sai
- Ban Chong Muet
- Ban Doi Charoen
- Ban Hang Kae
- Ban Hin Sam Kon
- Ban Huai Kho
- Ban Huai Khon
- Ban Huai Kung Thong
- Ban Huai Man
- Ban Huai Saphan Hak
- Ban Kayae
- Ban Khao Chong Baek
- Ban Khao Taphao Thong
- Ban Khlong A-rak
- Ban Khlong Chang
- Ban Khlong Nek
- Ban Khlong Ngao
- Ban Khlong Nun
- Ban Khrai Song Ko
- Ban Khrong Ruea
- Ban Khuan
- Ban Laem Sian
- Ban Lak Lek
- Ban Leam Sai
- Ban Mong
- Ban Nai Chae
- Ban Nai Chok
- Ban Nai Chun
- Ban Nai Yan
- Ban Nam Yuen
- Ban Pak Lek
- Ban Pak Sok
- Ban Pak Song
- Ban Pang Wan
- Ban Patima
- Ban Phang Thao
- Ban Phannarai
- Ban Phra Rak
- Ban Phra Rak Khlong Rang
- Ban Phun Suk
- Ban Piya Phum
- Ban Pok Fai
- Ban Prasan Mit
- Ban Rai Yao
- Ban Sai Ngo
- Ban Saphan Song
- Ban Si Samut
- Ban Sichon
- Ban Som Khwai
- Ban Tabaek Ngam
- Ban Tha Pae
- Ban Tha Phae
- Ban Tha Tin
- Ban Thap Khon
- Ban Thon Phong
- Ban Thung Ta Phram
- Ban To Tang
- Ban Ton Liang
- Ban Trang
- Ban Yai E
- Phato

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 Phato

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

### Water

11 rivers and streams; 2 waterfalls.

- Huai Wang Yang
- Khlong A
- Khlong Bang Yang
- Khlong Chieo Namtan
- Khlong Hin Chang
- Khlong Pang Wan
- Khlong Phang Hao
- Khlong Sa
- Khlong Sok
- Khlong Ton
- Khlong Yae
- Nam Tok Heo Lom
- Nam Tok Khlong Rang

### Hills and mountains

25 mountains; 1 hill.

- Khao Nom Sao · 980 m
- Khao Nom Sao · 816 m
- Khao Pho Ta Chin Chot · 738 m
- Khao Nom Sao · 596 m
- Khao Samnak Chuang · 526 m
- Khao Kai Chae · 519 m
- Khao Huai Klum · 513 m
- Khao Huai Siat · 499 m
- Khao Fai · 481 m
- Khao Mue · 476 m
- Khao Thung · 476 m
- Khao Yong · 440 m
- Khao Huai Siat · 396 m
- Khao Hoe Hua Fai · 348 m
- Khao Nom Sao · 342 m
- Khao Som Khwai · 328 m
- Khao Plai Huai Phlu · 325 m
- Khao Huai Klum · 314 m
- Khao Ma Hon · 293 m
- Khao Nom Sao · 292 m
- Khao Baek · 287 m
- Khao Hin Chaeng · 287 m
- Khao Na But · 204 m
- Khao Fai · 189 m

…and 2 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 Phato and the best time to visit

In Phato, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,718 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (378 mm) and the driest Feb (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 83 

Feb 25 29 

Mar 27 92 

Apr 28 115 

May 27 309 

Jun 26 345 

Jul 25 378 

Aug 25 362 

Sep 25 367 

Oct 25 307 

Nov 25 205 

Dec 24 126 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phato

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

- Hospitals13
- Banks3
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels10
- Schools15
- Restaurants21
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics2

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 Phato?In Chumphon Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Phato?20,233 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Phato?About 39 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Phato?About 23 people per km²
- What borders Phato?Kapoe, La-Un, Lamae, Lang Suan, Mueang Ranong and Tha Chana
- How many villages are in Phato?64 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Phato?Settlements lie between 31 m and 245 m
- What is the highest point in Phato?Khao Nom Sao (980 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Phato?January to April
- How many hospitals are in Phato?13 mapped
- How many banks are in Phato?3 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Phato?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Phato?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Phato?TH8606 (OCHA common operational dataset)