# Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/ Province · Thailand # Kanchanaburi Province Kanchanaburi Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **752,230 people** in 2023 on 19,451 km² (about 39 per km²). Its main town is Kanchanaburi. It is divided into 13 districts. 1,194 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5,210 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 752,230people (2023) - 19,451km² - 13districts - 5,210mapped services ## How many people live in Kanchanaburi Province? Kanchanaburi Province had an estimated **752,230 people** in 2023 — 1.1% of Thailand, 28th of 77 provinces. There are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men (below the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 19,451 km², that is about **39 people per km²**, 73rd of 77 provinces. 18.8% of people are children under 15 and 13.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people. 0–4 ****45,466** 5–9 ****48,389** 10–14 ****47,534** 15–19 ****43,376** 20–24 ****43,619** 25–29 ****46,175** 30–34 ****46,573** 35–39 ****48,038** 40–44 ****54,872** 45–49 ****58,004** 50–54 ****60,936** 55–59 ****57,118** 60–64 ****48,968** 65–69 ****39,391** 70–74 ****27,815** 75–79 ****16,962** 80+ ****18,994** 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 Kanchanaburi Province? Kanchanaburi Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Nakhon Pathom Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/), [Ratchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/), [Suphan Buri Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/suphan-buri/), [Tak Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/) and [Uthai Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/uthai-thani/). By area it is the 3rd largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 3.8% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Kanchanaburi Province is about 186 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 14.6931° N, 99.0743° E. Local names: กาญจนบุรี . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Districts of Kanchanaburi Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Kanchanaburi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/mueang-kanchanaburi/) 167,577 112 1,490 13 1,995 [Tha Maka](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/tha-maka/) 131,732 332 397 17 614 [Tha Muang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/tha-muang/) 93,756 163 577 13 579 [Phanom Thuan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/phanom-thuan/) 49,518 103 480 8 169 [Sai Yok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/sai-yok/) 48,667 19 2,590 7 393 [Lao Khwan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/) 45,175 46 981 7 140 [Bo Phloi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/bo-phloi/) 44,272 37 1,202 6 183 [Thong Pha Phum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/thong-pha-phum/) 40,926 11 3,877 7 328 [Nong Prue](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/nong-prue/) 28,588 54 530 3 90 [Sangkhla Buri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/sangkhla-buri/) 28,379 9 3,205 3 247 [Huai Krachao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/huai-krachao/) 28,017 54 519 4 91 [Dan Makham Tia](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/dan-makham-tia/) 23,551 40 589 4 121 [Si Sawat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/si-sawat/) 22,072 7 3,014 6 260 Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha); [National Statistics Office of Thailand via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tha). ## Largest towns in Kanchanaburi Province - Nong Prue79,258 - Kanchanaburi63,699 - Tha Maka52,907 - Tha Muang26,746 - Bo Phloi16,786 - Phanom Thuan12,469 - Sangkhla Buri10,000 - Ban Khao Nang Sang Hua9,256 - Ban Nong Pradu8,375 - Ban Lin Thin1,477 - Ban Hin Laem1,341 - Ban Huai Malai1,192 - Ban Wang Khun Knachen894 - Ban Wang Ka Kao214 - Ban Wang Kalang9 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Kanchanaburi Province Named natural and historic features inside Kanchanaburi Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 213 rivers and streams; 69 reservoirs and tanks; 9 waterfalls; 3 dams. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Suea - Ang Kep Nam Ban Lam Thahan - Ang Kep Nam Ban Ma Soe Yor - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Bua - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Kae Nai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Kwang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Phakwaen - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Yai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phrachedi Sam Ong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phu Muang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phu Nam Ron - Ang Kep Nam Ban Pratu Dan - Ang Kep Nam Ban Sai Thong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Samakkhi Tham - Ang Kep Nam Ban Takhian Ngam - Ang Kep Nam Ban Thai Mueang - Ang Kep Nam Bo Thong - Ang Kep Nam Bueng Lom - Ang Kep Nam Huai Haeng - Ang Kep Nam Huai Katha Taek - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khat - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khun Phichit - Ang Kep Nam Huai Krachao - Ang Kep Nam Huai Lam Khlung …and 270 more. ### Coast and islands 5 islands. - Kaeng Duek Dak - Ko Bo Ong - Ko Huai Ta Phae - Ko Pha Daeng - Ko Yai Phlan ### Hills and mountains 350 mountains; 236 hills; 3 mountain passes; 1 peak. - Khao Du Ngae · 1,742 m - Khao Khloei Ku · 1,694 m - Khao Yai · 1,656 m - Khao Yai · 1,375 m - Khao Yai · 1,366 m - Khao Song Thai · 1,358 m - Khao Khloei Ku · 1,262 m - Khao Khawoeng · 1,257 m - Khao Dika · 1,254 m - Khao Kamphaeng · 1,248 m - Khao Kamphaeng · 1,232 m - Khao Yai · 1,199 m - Khao Chang Phueak · 1,197 m - Khao Hua Lon · 1,189 m - Khao Sung · 1,166 m - Khao Dang · 1,163 m - Khao Nam Chon · 1,151 m - Khao Huat · 1,143 m - Khao Huai Phlu · 1,137 m - Khao Mai Hom · 1,133 m - Khao Sam Yaek · 1,126 m - Khao Chalu Wa Mai · 1,116 m - Khao Ngon Kai · 1,109 m - Khao Yai · 1,094 m …and 566 more. ### Forests and nature 1 nature reserve; 1 park. - Erawan National Park - Utthayan Prawattisat Mueang Sing ### Getting around 12 railway stations; 1 airfield; 1 bridge. - Kanchanaburi Airfield - Kanchanaburi Railway Station - Saphan Kwae Yai - Sathani Nam Tok - Sathani Rotfai Ban Kao - Sathani Rotfai Khao Pun - Sathani Rotfai Lum Sum - Sathani Rotfai Nam Tok - Sathani Rotfai Tha Kilen - Sathani Rotfai Tha Ruea - Sathani Rotfai Tham Krasae - Sathani Rotfai Wang Pho - Sathani Rotfai Wang Sing - Sathani Rotfai Wang Yen 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 Kanchanaburi Province and the best time to visit In Kanchanaburi Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,414 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (244 mm) and the driest Dec (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 9 Feb 27 11 Mar 29 47 Apr 30 73 May 28 171 Jun 27 179 Jul 26 230 Aug 26 224 Sep 26 244 Oct 25 185 Nov 24 33 Dec 22 7 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kanchanaburi Province Places mapped inside Kanchanaburi Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals421 - Banks91 - ATMs11 - Petrol pumps266 - Hotels1,121 - Shopping malls55 - Schools603 - Colleges and universities83 - Cinemas9 - Pharmacies60 - Restaurants2,386 - Police stations60 - Dental clinics44 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 Kanchanaburi Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Kanchanaburi Province?752,230 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Kanchanaburi Province?About 41 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Kanchanaburi Province?About 39 people per km² - What borders Kanchanaburi Province?Nakhon Pathom Province, Ratchaburi Province, Suphan Buri Province, Tak Province and Uthai Thani Province - What is the largest town in Kanchanaburi Province?Nong Prue - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kanchanaburi Province?69 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Kanchanaburi Province?Khao Du Ngae (1,742 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kanchanaburi Province?November to February - How many hospitals are in Kanchanaburi Province?421 mapped - How many banks are in Kanchanaburi Province?91 mapped - How many ATMs are in Kanchanaburi Province?11 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kanchanaburi Province?266 mapped - What is the P-code of Kanchanaburi Province?TH71 (OCHA common operational dataset)