# Mueang Kao Phatthana Subdistrict, Wiang Kao – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/wiang-kao/mueang-kao-phatthana/

Subdistrict · Wiang Kao 

# Mueang Kao Phatthana

Mueang Kao Phatthana is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Wiang Kao, Khon Kaen Province. It covers **97.1 km²**. 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 97.1km²
- 17mapped services
- 217 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mueang Kao Phatthana?

Mueang Kao Phatthana lies in [Wiang Kao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/wiang-kao/), [Khon Kaen Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 10 other subdistricts: [Khao Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/wiang-kao/khao-noi/), [Khua Riang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/chum-phae/khua-riang/), [Na Chan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/si-chomphu/na-chan/), [Na Chum Saeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/phu-wiang/na-chum-saeng/), [Nai Mueang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/wiang-kao/nai-mueang/), [Nong Phai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/chum-phae/nong-phai/), [Nong Sao Lao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/chum-phae/nong-sao-lao/), [Phu Wiang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/phu-wiang/phu-wiang/), [Song Pueai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/phu-wiang/song-pueai/) and [Wang Hin Lat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/chum-phae/wang-hin-lat/). By area it is the 1369th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 31.0% of [Wiang Kao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/wiang-kao/). The centre of Mueang Kao Phatthana is about 371 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 6.9 km from Wiang Kao, the main town of Wiang Kao. The centre point is at 16.6390° N, 102.2395° E. Local names: เมืองเก่าพัฒนา .

Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha).

## Things to see in and around Mueang Kao Phatthana

### Nearby, outside Mueang Kao Phatthana

- Dinosaur's bone fragments · archaeological site, Nai Mueang4.6 km
- Kal Wela Cliff · viewpoint, Nai Mueang4.8 km
- Dinosaur's bones · archaeological site, Nai Mueang5.0 km
- Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum · museum, Nai Mueang5.3 km
- ศูนย์​ศึกษา​วิจัยและพิพิธภัณฑ์​ไดโนเสาร์​ · museum, Nai Mueang5.3 km
- Fossil Shell Cemetery · attraction, Nai Mueang5.3 km
- Dinosaur's bones · archaeological site, Nai Mueang5.8 km
- Phu Wiang National Park · national park, Nai Mueang6.8 km
- Wang Sak Sew Waterfall · waterfall, Nai Mueang12 km
- Dinosaur's footprints · viewpoint, Nai Mueang15 km
- Tat Fa waterfall · attraction, Nai Mueang17 km
- Chom Tawan Cliff · viewpoint, Nai Mueang17 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

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

## Know before you go: Mueang Kao Phatthana

- Time zoneUTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok
- CurrencyBaht (THB)
- Country calling code+66
- LanguagesThai, English
- Plug typesType A, B, C, F · 220 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) · Khon Kaen61 km
- Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) · Udon Thani102 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 17:40).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Mueang Kao Phatthana

Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Mueang Kao Phatthana. Settlements here lie between about 208 m and 224 m above sea level (median 217 m).

- Ban Hin Rong
- Ban Khok Muang
- Ban Mo
- Ban Mueang Kao
- Ban Non Chan Kiao
- Ban Non Sawan
- Ban Nong Bua
- Ban Nong Na Kham
- Ban Nong Noi

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 Mueang Kao Phatthana

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

### Water

1 reservoir or tank.

- Ang Kep Nam Kaeng Wang Hai

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains; 1 hill.

- Phu Wiang · 756 m
- Khao Phu Wiang · 442 m
- Khao Phu Wiang · 407 m
- Khok Phu Ta Ka · 261 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 Mueang Kao Phatthana and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Wiang Kao, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,212 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (239 mm) and the driest Dec (5 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 23 9 

Feb 27 14 

Mar 29 41 

Apr 31 82 

May 29 162 

Jun 28 147 

Jul 27 170 

Aug 27 221 

Sep 26 239 

Oct 25 105 

Nov 24 18 

Dec 22 5 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mueang Kao Phatthana

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital โรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลหนองเสาเล้า · Nong Sao Lao 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=16.59607&mlon=102.29184#map=17/16.59607/102.29184) 

Bank ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์การเกษตร สาขาภูเวียง · Mueang Kao Phatthana 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=16.65294&mlon=102.29712#map=17/16.65294/102.29712) 

ATM Atm ธนาคารกรุงไทย 7-11 ปตท.ภูเวียง · Phu Wiang 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=16.65503&mlon=102.37326#map=17/16.65503/102.37326) 

Petrol pump คาลเท็กซ์ สาขาท๊อป สปีด ออยล์ · Si Suk 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=16.72222&mlon=102.15948#map=17/16.72222/102.15948) 

Hotel Chuanchom Resort Phuwiang · Nai Mueang 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=16.67807&mlon=102.26706#map=17/16.67807/102.26706) 

Mall ร้านบุญเสริมรุ่งเรือง · Wang Hin Lat 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=16.62215&mlon=102.11975#map=17/16.62215/102.11975) 

School Ban Hin Rong Non Sawan School · Mueang Kao Phatthana 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=16.64956&mlon=102.27794#map=17/16.64956/102.27794) 

College วิทยาลัยอาชีวะศึกษาปทุมธานี · Na Chan 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=16.68574&mlon=102.14443#map=17/16.68574/102.14443) 

Police station Police box · Na Chan 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=16.66815&mlon=102.13771#map=17/16.66815/102.13771) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mueang Kao Phatthana

Places mapped inside Mueang Kao Phatthana in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals4
- Banks1
- Hotels2
- Schools4
- Restaurants6

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.

## Other subdistricts in Wiang Kao

- Khao Noi
- Nai Mueang

## Quick answers

- Where is Mueang Kao Phatthana?In Wiang Kao, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand
- What borders Mueang Kao Phatthana?Khao Noi, Khua Riang, Na Chan, Na Chum Saeng, Nai Mueang, Nong Phai, Nong Sao Lao, Phu Wiang, Song Pueai and Wang Hin Lat
- What is there to see in Mueang Kao Phatthana?Dinosaur's bone fragments, Kal Wela Cliff, Dinosaur's bones, Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum
- What time zone is Mueang Kao Phatthana in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Mueang Kao Phatthana?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Mueang Kao Phatthana?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mueang Kao Phatthana?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mueang Kao Phatthana?Settlements lie between 208 m and 224 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mueang Kao Phatthana?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Mueang Kao Phatthana?Phu Wiang (756 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mueang Kao Phatthana?October to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mueang Kao Phatthana?โรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลหนองเสาเล้า, about 7.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mueang Kao Phatthana?ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์การเกษตร สาขาภูเวียง, about 6.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mueang Kao Phatthana?Atm ธนาคารกรุงไทย 7-11 ปตท.ภูเวียง, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mueang Kao Phatthana?คาลเท็กซ์ สาขาท๊อป สปีด ออยล์, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mueang Kao Phatthana?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Mueang Kao Phatthana?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mueang Kao Phatthana?TH402902 (OCHA common operational dataset)
