# Phanom Thuan, Kanchanaburi Province – Subdistricts

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District · Kanchanaburi Province 

# Phanom Thuan

Phanom Thuan is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Kanchanaburi Province. It had an estimated **49,518 people** in 2023 on 480 km² (about 103 per km²). Its main town is Phanom Thuan. It is divided into 8 subdistricts. 102 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 169 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 49,518people (2023)
- 480km²
- 8subdistricts
- 169mapped services

## How many people live in Phanom Thuan?

Phanom Thuan had an estimated **49,518 people** in 2023 — 6.6% of Kanchanaburi Province, 368th of 928 districts. There are 1,124 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kanchanaburi Province figure of 1,020). Spread over 480 km², that is about **103 people per km²**, 349th of 928 districts.

17.4% of people are children under 15 and 17.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 44 years (it is 41 across Kanchanaburi Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,682**

5–9 ****2,831**

10–14 ****3,087**

15–19 ****2,728**

20–24 ****2,299**

25–29 ****2,389**

30–34 ****2,598**

35–39 ****2,978**

40–44 ****3,556**

45–49 ****4,050**

50–54 ****4,138**

55–59 ****4,160**

60–64 ****3,590**

65–69 ****3,161**

70–74 ****2,262**

75–79 ****1,395**

80+ ****1,614**

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 Phanom Thuan?

Phanom Thuan 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/), [Huai Krachao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/huai-krachao/), [Mueang Kanchanaburi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/mueang-kanchanaburi/), [Song Phi Nong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/suphan-buri/song-phi-nong/), [Tha Maka](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/tha-maka/), [Tha Muang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/tha-muang/) and [U Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/suphan-buri/u-thong/). By area it is the 434th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 2.5% of [Kanchanaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/). The centre of Phanom Thuan is about 99 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 21 km from Kanchanaburi, the main town of Kanchanaburi Province. The centre point is at 14.1477° N, 99.6767° E. Local names: พนมทวน .

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 Phanom Thuan

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Don Chedi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/phanom-thuan/don-chedi/) 30 8 13 

[Don Ta Phet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/phanom-thuan/don-ta-phet/) 97 17 6 

[Nong Rong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/phanom-thuan/nong-rong/) 132 23 20 

[Nong Sarai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/phanom-thuan/nong-sarai/) 27 6 11 

[Phang Tru](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/phanom-thuan/phang-tru/) 62 16 16 

[Phanom Thuan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/phanom-thuan/phanom-thuan/) 46 9 57 

[Rang Wai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/phanom-thuan/rang-wai/) 71 19 39 

[Thung Samo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/phanom-thuan/thung-samo/) 16 5 7 

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 Phanom Thuan

Open gazetteers list **102 villages, towns and localities** in Phanom Thuan. The largest with a recorded population: Phanom Thuan (12,469). Settlements here lie between about 10 m and 107 m above sea level (median 20 m).

- Ban Ben Phat
- Ban Bo Rahaeng
- Ban Bo Samrong
- Ban Bo Wa
- Ban Bo Wa Noi
- Ban Chai Khlong
- Ban Chong Makhlueng
- Ban Chuat Nga
- Ban Don Chang
- Ban Don Charoen
- Ban Don Chedi
- Ban Don Di
- Ban Don Din Daeng Don Samrong
- Ban Don Kok
- Ban Don Kraphi
- Ban Don Kratai
- Ban Don Ma La Ko
- Ban Don Makham
- Ban Don Ngio
- Ban Don Phai
- Ban Don Pip
- Ban Don Prok
- Ban Don Sa
- Ban Don Sak
- Ban Don Salaep
- Ban Don Sung
- Ban Don Ta It
- Ban Don Ta Phet
- Ban Don Takhop
- Ban Don Tao It
- Ban Don Yao
- Ban Dong Rang
- Ban Fao Rai
- Ban Hua Rang
- Ban Huai Duan
- Ban Huai Kok
- Ban Huai Krot
- Ban Huai Saphan
- Ban Khao Luang Ta
- Ban Khao Noi
- Ban Khao Yai
- Ban Khorat
- Ban Ko Sai
- Ban Krachao
- Ban Krachao Bo Ya
- Ban Krok Yao
- Ban Lam Phaya
- Ban Lat Mu
- Ban Lum Hin
- Ban Mai
- Ban Na Phraya
- Ban Na Ta Muen
- Ban Nang Ngam
- Ban Ngieo Rai
- Ban Noi
- Ban Nong Chok
- Ban Nong Kae
- Ban Nong Kaeo
- Ban Nong Khui
- Ban Nong Krachan
- Ban Nong Phan Paet
- Ban Nong Pho
- Ban Nong Plik
- Ban Nong Pling
- Ban Nong Plong
- Ban Nong Rahong
- Ban Nong Rong
- Ban Nong Sai
- Ban Nong Samrong
- Ban Nong Sang
- Ban Nong Than
- Ban Pa Mai Yon
- Ban Phang Tru
- Ban Phanom Thuan
- Ban Phenphat
- Ban Plak Khwao
- Ban Po
- Ban Pong Kup
- Ban Rai Ta Roi
- Ban Rang Khop
- Ban Rang Samo
- Ban Rang Wai
- Ban Rang Yom
- Ban Sa Lumphuk
- Ban Sa Mai
- Ban Salaep Bang Khen
- Ban Ta Kham
- Ban Talat Mai
- Ban Thap Na
- Ban Thung Nong Kham
- Ban Thung Pradu
- Ban Thung Rakhang
- Ban Thung Samo
- Ban Thung Sombun
- Ban Thung Waeng
- Ban Trok Sadao
- Ban Wang Cado
- Ban Wang Kum
- Ban Wang Rak
- Don Chedi
- Phanom Thuan
- Talat Khet

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 Phanom Thuan

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

### Water

5 reservoirs and tanks; 5 rivers and streams.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Khun Phichit
- Huai Wang Yai Kruai
- Lam Huai Thuan
- Lam Huai Thuan
- Rang Nong Banthao
- Rang Nong Hang
- Sa Bo Wa
- Sa Lot
- Sa Nam Prapa
- Sa Sala Nong Phai

### Hills and mountains

22 hills; 1 mountain.

- Khao Yai · 293 m
- Khao Saba · 290 m
- Khao Kamphaeng · 254 m
- Khao Khan Hok · 219 m
- Khao Khluk Khli · 175 m
- Khao Fin · 158 m
- Khao Phlong · 150 m
- Khao Nong Rahong · 147 m
- Khao Saba Yoi · 134 m
- Khao Salaeng Phan · 125 m
- Khao Chamsin · 123 m
- Khao Phan Prang · 106 m
- Khao Phra Prang · 101 m
- Khao Luk Klon · 97 m
- Khao Tao · 88 m
- Khao Daeng · 86 m
- Khao Kruat · 85 m
- Khao Phlong · 71 m
- Khao Rak Kluai · 62 m
- Khao Pun · 60 m
- Khao Daeng · 48 m
- Khao Luang Ta · 48 m
- Khao Luang Yai · 18 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 Phanom Thuan and the best time to visit

In Phanom Thuan, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,241 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (220 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 25 11 

Feb 27 10 

Mar 29 46 

Apr 30 64 

May 28 149 

Jun 27 148 

Jul 26 177 

Aug 26 167 

Sep 26 220 

Oct 26 200 

Nov 25 42 

Dec 23 7 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phanom Thuan

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

- Hospitals15
- Banks4
- Petrol pumps19
- Hotels6
- Shopping malls2
- Schools36
- Colleges and universities6
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants75
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics1

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 Phanom Thuan?In Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Phanom Thuan?49,518 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Phanom Thuan?About 44 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Phanom Thuan?About 103 people per km²
- What borders Phanom Thuan?Bo Phloi, Huai Krachao, Mueang Kanchanaburi, Song Phi Nong, Tha Maka, Tha Muang and U Thong
- How many villages are in Phanom Thuan?102 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Phanom Thuan?Settlements lie between 10 m and 107 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phanom Thuan?5 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Phanom Thuan?Khao Yai (293 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Phanom Thuan?November to February
- How many hospitals are in Phanom Thuan?15 mapped
- How many banks are in Phanom Thuan?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Phanom Thuan?19 mapped
- What is the P-code of Phanom Thuan?TH7109 (OCHA common operational dataset)