Subdistrict · Khao Wong
# Khum Kao

Khum Kao is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Khao Wong, Kalasin Province. It covers 51.3 km². 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 44 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 51.3 km²
- 44 mapped services
- 192 m typical elevation

## Where is Khum Kao?

Khum Kao lies in Khao Wong, Kalasin Province, Thailand. It borders 5 other subdistricts: Kok Tum, Kut Pla Khao, Kut Sinkhum Mai, Sa Phang Thong and Song Plueai. By area it is the 3290th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 23.3% of Khao Wong. The centre of Khum Kao is about 507 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 3.8 km from Khao Wong, the main town of Khao Wong. The centre point is at 16.6854° N, 104.1220° E. Local names: คุ้มเก่า.

Source: Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Khum Kao

### Nearby, outside Khum Kao
- Kaen Pho Waterfall · waterfall, Kok Tum 15 km
- Phu Thai Khok Kong Cultural Village · attraction, Kut Wa 18 km
- วนอุทยานภูแฝก · attraction, Nikhom Huai Phueng 19 km
- Phu Pha Wua Forest Park · attraction, Kut Wa 19 km
- Dinosaur footprints · attraction, Nikhom Huai Phueng 20 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Khum Kao
- Time zone UTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok
- Currency Baht (THB)
- Country calling code +66
- Languages Thai, English
- Plug types Type A, B, C, F · 220 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) 57 km
- Roi Et Airport (ROI) · Roi Et 73 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:30) and shortest in Dec (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 17:32).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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.

## Villages and localities in Khum Kao

Open gazetteers list 11 villages, towns and localities in Khum Kao. The largest with a recorded population: Khao Wong (15,184). Settlements here lie between about 182 m and 210 m above sea level (median 192 m).
- Ban Don Kaeo
- Ban Don Kaeo Mai
- Ban Dong Mu
- Ban Kut Sim Khum Kao
- Ban Kut Sim Khum Mai
- Ban Kut To Kaen
- Ban Muang Khai
- Ban Noi Na Charoen
- Ban Non Sawan
- Ban Nong Samran
- Khao Wong

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Khum Kao

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

### Water

2 reservoirs and tanks.
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Sai Na Wiang
- Ang Kep Nam Lam Phayang

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.
- Phu Bak Di · 375 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Khum Kao and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Khao Wong, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C). About 1,415 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (296 mm) and the driest Dec (4 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 | 22 | 5 |
| Feb | 25 | 14 |
| Mar | 28 | 43 |
| Apr | 30 | 66 |
| May | 29 | 178 |
| Jun | 27 | 190 |
| Jul | 26 | 285 |
| Aug | 26 | 296 |
| Sep | 26 | 237 |
| Oct | 25 | 86 |
| Nov | 23 | 12 |
| Dec | 21 | 4 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Khum Kao
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | คลินิกนายแพทย์ปฐมพงศ์ · Khum Kao | 3.6 km | Map |
| Bank | เมืองไทย ลิสซิ่ง · Khum Kao | 3.6 km | Map |
| ATM | Atm ธนาคารกรุงไทย สาขาเขาวง · Khum Kao | 3.6 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | ปตท. · Kut Sinkhum Mai | 4.4 km | Map |
| Hotel | บ้านทุ่งกระเดา อ.เขาวง · Kut Pla Khao | 3.4 km | Map |
| Mall | ร้านสามพี่น้อง นาคู · Na Khu | 14 km | Map |
| School | Khao Wong Witthayakhan School · Khum Kao | 3.8 km | Map |
| College | โรงเรียนกาญจนาภิเษกวิทยาลัย กาฬสินธุ์ · Khum Kao | 3.8 km | Map |
| Police station | สถานีตำรวจภูธรเขาวง · Khum Kao | 3.7 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Khum Kao

Places mapped inside Khum Kao in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 4
- Banks 3
- ATMs 1
- Hotels 4
- Schools 1
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 4
- Restaurants 25
- Police stations 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other subdistricts in Khao Wong
- Kut Pla Khao
- Kut Sinkhum Mai
- Nong Phue
- Sa Phang Thong
- Song Plueai

## Quick answers
- Where is Khum Kao? In Khao Wong, Kalasin Province, Thailand
- What borders Khum Kao? Kok Tum, Kut Pla Khao, Kut Sinkhum Mai, Sa Phang Thong and Song Plueai
- What is there to see in Khum Kao? Kaen Pho Waterfall, Phu Thai Khok Kong Cultural Village, วนอุทยานภูแฝก, Phu Pha Wua Forest Park
- What time zone is Khum Kao in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Khum Kao? Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Khum Kao? Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Khum Kao? 11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Khum Kao? Settlements lie between 182 m and 210 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Khum Kao? 2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Khum Kao? Phu Bak Di (375 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Khum Kao? October to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Khum Kao? คลินิกนายแพทย์ปฐมพงศ์, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Khum Kao? เมืองไทย ลิสซิ่ง, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Khum Kao? Atm ธนาคารกรุงไทย สาขาเขาวง, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Khum Kao? ปตท., about 4.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Khum Kao? 4 mapped
- How many banks are in Khum Kao? 3 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Khum Kao? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Khum Kao? TH460601 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdistrict
- Area: 51.3 km²
- P-code: TH460601
- District: Khao Wong
- Main town: Khao Wong

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kalasin/khao-wong/khum-kao/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.