# Lao Khwan, Kanchanaburi Province – Subdistricts & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/ District · Kanchanaburi Province # Lao Khwan Lao Khwan is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Kanchanaburi Province. It had an estimated **45,175 people** in 2023 on 981 km² (about 46 per km²). Its main town is Lao Khwan. It is divided into 7 subdistricts. 107 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 140 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 45,175people (2023) - 981km² - 7subdistricts - 140mapped services ## How many people live in Lao Khwan? Lao Khwan had an estimated **45,175 people** in 2023 — 6.0% of Kanchanaburi Province, 409th of 928 districts. There are 1,046 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kanchanaburi Province figure of 1,020). Spread over 981 km², that is about **46 people per km²**, 779th of 928 districts. 21.0% of people are children under 15 and 14.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 41 across Kanchanaburi Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,259** 5–9 ****3,191** 10–14 ****3,038** 15–19 ****2,315** 20–24 ****1,970** 25–29 ****2,158** 30–34 ****2,531** 35–39 ****2,752** 40–44 ****3,249** 45–49 ****3,518** 50–54 ****3,665** 55–59 ****3,499** 60–64 ****3,311** 65–69 ****2,516** 70–74 ****1,978** 75–79 ****1,062** 80+ ****1,163** 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 Lao Khwan? Lao Khwan lies in [Kanchanaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other districts: [Bo Phloi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/bo-phloi/), [Dan Chang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/suphan-buri/dan-chang/), [Don Chedi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/suphan-buri/don-chedi/), [Huai Krachao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/huai-krachao/), [Nong Prue](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/nong-prue/), [Nong Ya Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/suphan-buri/nong-ya-sai/) and [U Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/suphan-buri/u-thong/). By area it is the 117th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 5.0% of [Kanchanaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/). The centre of Lao Khwan is about 128 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 67 km from Kanchanaburi, the main town of Kanchanaburi Province. The centre point is at 14.5919° N, 99.6918° E. Local names: เลาขวัญ . 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 Lao Khwan Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Lao Khwan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/lao-khwan/) 120 16 36 [Nong Fai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/nong-fai/) 137 12 23 [Nong Nok Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/nong-nok-kaeo/) 131 9 12 [Nong Pling](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/nong-pling/) 166 16 14 [Nong Pradu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/nong-pradu/) 186 24 25 [Nong Sano](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/nong-sano/) 76 17 15 [Thung Krabam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/thung-krabam/) 166 16 15 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 Lao Khwan Open gazetteers list **107 villages, towns and localities** in Lao Khwan. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Khao Nang Sang Hua (9,256) and Ban Nong Pradu (8,375). Settlements here lie between about 32 m and 184 m above sea level (median 67 m). - Ban Ba Langka - Ban Bo Kru - Ban Bueng Lom - Ban Chat Ta Muen - Ban Chong Kling Chong Krot - Ban Chong Lom - Ban Chumnum Phra - Ban Den Khon Ngam - Ban Don Makok Wan - Ban Don Thong - Ban Hiang Ngam - Ban Hua Khao - Ban Huai Krabok - Ban Huai Muang - Ban Huai Samrong - Ban Huai Ta Man - Ban Huai Thian - Ban Khao Hin Tang - Ban Khao Nang Sang Hua - Ban Khao Wang - Ban Khao Wong Phra Chan - Ban Ko Khae - Ban Krap Noi - Ban Krap Yai - Ban Lao Khwan - Ban Lum Nam Khao - Ban Mai - Ban Mai Rang Thong - Ban Nam Chon - Ban Nam Khlung - Ban Nam Rat - Ban Nam Sap - Ban Ngio - Ban Noen Sayam - Ban Nong Amphoe Chin - Ban Nong Bua - Ban Nong Bueng Chang - Ban Nong Champa - Ban Nong Chan - Ban Nong Chang Long - Ban Nong Chik - Ban Nong Chik Phrong - Ban Nong Det - Ban Nong Fai - Ban Nong Hiang - Ban Nong Hua Wua - Ban Nong I Long - Ban Nong Kae - Ban Nong Kae Daeng - Ban Nong Kai Lueang - Ban Nong Kai To - Ban Nong Kam Pha - Ban Nong Kham Pha - Ban Nong Khop - Ban Nong Kra-om - Ban Nong Kranak - Ban Nong Makhuea - Ban Nong Masang - Ban Nong Mi - Ban Nong Muang - Ban Nong Ngam - Ban Nong Ngu Lueam - Ban Nong Nguhao - Ban Nong Nok Ok - Ban Nong Nokkaeo - Ban Nong Phai Lom - Ban Nong Phluang - Ban Nong Pho En - Ban Nong Phue - Ban Nong Pling - Ban Nong Plong - Ban Nong Pradu - Ban Nong Pring - Ban Nong Prue - Ban Nong Rak - Ban Nong Sa - Ban Nong Salaep - Ban Nong Sano - Ban Nong Suea - Ban Nong Ta Kai - Ban Nong Ta Koet - Ban Nong Than - Ban Nong Thua - Ban Nong Wai - Ban Nong Ya Dok Khao - Ban Nong Yai - Ban Nong Yi Sae - Ban Pha Daeng - Ban Phrom Mani - Ban Phu Bon - Ban Pong Khlong - Ban Pong Mai - Ban Pong Pran In - Ban Pradu Liam - Ban Prong Phrom - Ban Rang Khlong - Ban Rang Phayom - Ban Sa Toei - Ban Si Kak - Ban Si Phraya - Ban Si Prachan - Ban Talung Nuea - Ban Thung Krabam - Ban Trok Sadao - Ban Wang Ko - Lao Khwan - Nong Fai 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 Lao Khwan Named natural and historic features inside Lao Khwan, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 13 reservoirs and tanks; 2 rivers and streams. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Yai - Ang Kep Nam Bueng Lom - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khat - Ang Kep Nam Huai Luek - Ang Kep Nam Huai Takhian - Ang Kep Nam Huai Thian - Ang Kep Nam Khao Si Siat - Ang Kep Nam Nong Chan - Ang Kep Nam Nong Chang Long - Ang Kep Nam Nong Kai Lueang - Ang Kep Nam Thung Krabam - Huai Luek - Huai Nam Ron - Sa Bua Daeng - Sa Nam Ban Si Phraya ### Hills and mountains 6 hills; 5 mountains. - Khao Chong Krot · 448 m - Khao Phra Hung Din · 420 m - Khao Pho Pu · 373 m - Khao Thung Sawang · 358 m - Khao Nong Haen · 322 m - Khao Si Siat · 280 m - Khao Phu Nam Ron · 198 m - Khao Choeng Phanom · 183 m - Khao Sanam Wua · 179 m - Khao Nong Bua · 173 m - Khao Yaeng Lao Khwan · 157 m 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 Lao Khwan and the best time to visit In Lao Khwan, the warmest month is Apr (average 32 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,205 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (246 mm) and the driest Dec (8 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 11 Feb 29 10 Mar 31 42 Apr 32 65 May 30 149 Jun 29 139 Jul 28 150 Aug 28 157 Sep 27 246 Oct 27 192 Nov 26 38 Dec 25 8 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lao Khwan Places mapped inside Lao Khwan in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals26 - Banks6 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels6 - Schools52 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants41 - Police stations1 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 Lao Khwan?In Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand - What is the population of Lao Khwan?45,175 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Lao Khwan?About 42 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Lao Khwan?About 46 people per km² - What borders Lao Khwan?Bo Phloi, Dan Chang, Don Chedi, Huai Krachao, Nong Prue, Nong Ya Sai and U Thong - How many villages are in Lao Khwan?107 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Lao Khwan?Settlements lie between 32 m and 184 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Lao Khwan?13 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Lao Khwan?Khao Chong Krot (448 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Lao Khwan?November to January - How many hospitals are in Lao Khwan?26 mapped - How many banks are in Lao Khwan?6 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Lao Khwan?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Lao Khwan?TH7110 (OCHA common operational dataset)