# Sangkhla Buri, Kanchanaburi Province – Subdistricts

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District · Kanchanaburi Province 

# Sangkhla Buri

Sangkhla Buri is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Kanchanaburi Province. It had an estimated **28,379 people** in 2023 on 3,205 km² (about 9 per km²). Its main town is Sangkhla Buri. It is divided into 3 subdistricts. 84 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 247 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 28,379people (2023)
- 3,205km²
- 3subdistricts
- 247mapped services

## How many people live in Sangkhla Buri?

Sangkhla Buri had an estimated **28,379 people** in 2023 — 3.8% of Kanchanaburi Province, 614th of 928 districts. There are 1,006 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kanchanaburi Province figure of 1,020). Spread over 3,205 km², that is about **9 people per km²**, 925th of 928 districts.

32.8% of people are children under 15 and 9.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 41 across Kanchanaburi Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 74 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,114**

5–9 ****3,317**

10–14 ****2,883**

15–19 ****1,746**

20–24 ****1,432**

25–29 ****1,631**

30–34 ****1,652**

35–39 ****1,601**

40–44 ****1,751**

45–49 ****1,742**

50–54 ****1,757**

55–59 ****1,643**

60–64 ****1,361**

65–69 ****1,049**

70–74 ****749**

75–79 ****453**

80+ ****498**

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 Sangkhla Buri?

Sangkhla Buri lies in [Kanchanaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 2 other districts: [Thong Pha Phum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/thong-pha-phum/) and [Umphang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/umphang/). By area it is the 4th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 16.5% of [Kanchanaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/). The centre of Sangkhla Buri is about 267 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 175 km from Kanchanaburi, the main town of Kanchanaburi Province. The centre point is at 15.2570° N, 98.5618° E. Local names: สังขละบุรี .

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 Sangkhla Buri

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Lai Wo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/sangkhla-buri/lai-wo/) 1,545 23 5 

[Nong Lu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/sangkhla-buri/nong-lu/) 1,098 36 235 

[Prang Phle](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/sangkhla-buri/prang-phle/) 562 25 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 Sangkhla Buri

Open gazetteers list **84 villages, towns and localities** in Sangkhla Buri. The largest with a recorded population: Sangkhla Buri (10,000), Ban Huai Malai (1,192), Ban Wang Ka Kao (214) and Ban Wang Kalang (9). Settlements here lie between about 151 m and 844 m above sea level (median 188 m).

- Ban Bang Pla
- Ban Bong Chong
- Ban Cha Deng Cheng
- Ban Chakae
- Ban Chi Deng Cheng
- Ban Chokdi Suphan
- Ban Chong Lu
- Ban Chong Ua
- Ban Doeng Khu Thu
- Ban Huai Kop
- Ban Huai Malai
- Ban Huai To
- Ban Jakae
- Ban Khao Sai
- Ban Ko Sa Doeng
- Ban Koeng Chada
- Ban Kong Mong Tha
- Ban Ku Phadu
- Ban Kui Cha Tho
- Ban Lai Nam
- Ban Lai Wo
- Ban Lawa
- Ban Li Chia
- Ban Long Krabong
- Ban Mai Pathana
- Ban Mai Phatthana
- Ban Mo Rakha
- Ban Mon
- Ban Mong Sathoe
- Ban Nam Koek
- Ban Nithe
- Ban Nong Kai
- Ban Nong Lu
- Ban Nong Plang Khong
- Ban Nong Tako
- Ban Nong Yang
- Ban Pa Yo
- Ban Pak Huai Kroeng Krai
- Ban Pha Phung
- Ban Phrachedi Sam Ong
- Ban Phu Chue
- Ban Phu Ro Tha
- Ban Pom Pi Nai
- Ban Pong Pi
- Ban Pra Rai Nok
- Ban Ran Ti
- Ban Reda
- Ban Redar
- Ban Rong Ta Kong
- Ban Rong Wai
- Ban Ruesi Paet Lang
- Ban Sa Dai Tha
- Ban Salowa
- Ban Sane Phong
- Ban Song Karia
- Ban Suan Kluai
- Ban Tamrong Phatho
- Ban Tha Din Daeng
- Ban Thi Kai
- Ban Thi Khrong
- Ban Thi Phu Mong
- Ban Thi Phu Ye
- Ban Thi Rai Pa
- Ban Thimongtha
- Ban Thiwaphlong
- Ban Thiyala
- Ban Ton Yang
- Ban Wa Chu Khu
- Ban Wang Ka
- Ban Wang Ka Kao
- Ban Wang Kalang
- Ban Wang Khayai
- Ban Wang Patho
- Ban Wia Khadi
- Ban Yang Khao
- Chumchon Wat Wang Wiwekaram
- Gosadeng
- Salawa
- Sangkhla Buri
- Settling
- Thilaipa
- บ้านจงอั่ว
- บ้านประไรโหนก
- บ้านเสนพงษ์

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 Sangkhla Buri

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

### Water

50 rivers and streams; 3 reservoirs and tanks; 3 waterfalls.

- Ang Kep Nam Ban Phrachedi Sam Ong
- Ang Kep Nam Khuean Khao Laem
- Huai Ban Pang
- Huai Bi Khi
- Huai Bi Khi
- Huai Bi Khi
- Huai Bi Khi Noi
- Huai Chakae
- Huai Chakae
- Huai Chong Khaep
- Huai Dong Wi
- Huai Khao Chedi
- Huai Khloei Ku
- Huai Kriangkra
- Huai Kriangkra
- Huai Kroeng Kawia
- Huai Kroeng Krawia
- Huai Lai Wo
- Huai Lang Khao
- Huai Luek
- Huai Mae Kalong
- Huai Malai
- Huai Mong Dong
- Huai Nam Dan

…and 32 more.

### Hills and mountains

31 mountains; 5 hills; 1 peak; 1 mountain pass.

- Khao Yai · 1,656 m
- Khao Yai · 1,375 m
- Khao Yai · 1,366 m
- Khao Khloei Ku · 1,262 m
- Khao Yai · 1,199 m
- Khao Chalu Wa Mai · 1,116 m
- Sadaik Taung · 1,042 m
- Khao Pak Pratu · 898 m
- Khao Khi Chue · 850 m
- Khao Rai Yong Ta · 827 m
- Khao Pa Nong Tho Khi · 739 m
- Khao Rai U · 713 m
- Khao Lai Wo · 709 m
- Khao Yai · 709 m
- Khao Koeng Sada · 701 m
- Khao Pa Nong Tho Khi · 700 m
- Khao Pak Pratu · 666 m
- Khao Hin Tang · 661 m
- Khao Ko · 656 m
- Khao Khi Lok · 644 m
- Khao Kriangkrai · 607 m
- Khao Chalu Long · 597 m
- Khao Thi Bu · 547 m
- Khao Nong Mu · 539 m

…and 14 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 Sangkhla Buri and the best time to visit

In Sangkhla Buri, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,673 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (311 mm) and the driest Dec (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 20 8 

Feb 22 11 

Mar 24 45 

Apr 25 75 

May 24 206 

Jun 23 236 

Jul 23 311 

Aug 22 303 

Sep 23 280 

Oct 22 167 

Nov 21 23 

Dec 19 7 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Sangkhla Buri

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

- Hospitals15
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels111
- Shopping malls3
- Schools31
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants72
- Police stations8

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 Sangkhla Buri?In Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Sangkhla Buri?28,379 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sangkhla Buri?About 30 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sangkhla Buri?About 9 people per km²
- What borders Sangkhla Buri?Thong Pha Phum and Umphang
- How many villages are in Sangkhla Buri?84 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sangkhla Buri?Settlements lie between 151 m and 844 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Sangkhla Buri?3 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Sangkhla Buri?Khao Yai (1,656 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sangkhla Buri?November to April
- How many hospitals are in Sangkhla Buri?15 mapped
- How many banks are in Sangkhla Buri?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Sangkhla Buri?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sangkhla Buri?TH7108 (OCHA common operational dataset)