# Phu Kradueng, Loei Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/phu-kradueng/ District · Loei Province # Phu Kradueng Phu Kradueng is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Loei Province. It had an estimated **13,728 people** in 2023 on 768 km² (about 18 per km²). Its main town is Phu Kradueng. It is divided into 4 subdistricts. 55 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 107 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 13,728people (2023) - 768km² - 4subdistricts - 107mapped services ## How many people live in Phu Kradueng? Phu Kradueng had an estimated **13,728 people** in 2023 — 3.3% of Loei Province, 862nd of 928 districts. There are 1,005 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Loei Province figure of 1,006). Spread over 768 km², that is about **18 people per km²**, 902nd of 928 districts. 19.0% of people are children under 15 and 16.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 45 years (it is 44 across Loei Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people. 0–4 ****864** 5–9 ****853** 10–14 ****887** 15–19 ****633** 20–24 ****434** 25–29 ****541** 30–34 ****731** 35–39 ****789** 40–44 ****1,095** 45–49 ****1,146** 50–54 ****1,200** 55–59 ****1,184** 60–64 ****1,078** 65–69 ****915** 70–74 ****592** 75–79 ****396** 80+ ****390** 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 Phu Kradueng? Phu Kradueng lies in [Loei Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 8 other districts: [Chum Phae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/chum-phae/), [Nam Nao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/nam-nao/), [Nong Hin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/nong-hin/), [Pha Khao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/pha-khao/), [Phu Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/phu-luang/), [Phu Pha Man](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/phu-pha-man/), [Si Bun Rueang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nong-bua-lam-phu/si-bun-rueang/) and [Si Chomphu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/si-chomphu/). By area it is the 214th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 7.3% of [Loei Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/). The centre of Phu Kradueng is about 379 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 67 km from Loei, the main town of Loei Province. The centre point is at 16.9019° N, 101.8684° E. Local names: ภูกระดึง . 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 Phu Kradueng Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Huai Som](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/phu-kradueng/huai-som/) 59 12 22 [Pha Nok Khao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/phu-kradueng/pha-nok-khao/) 137 14 31 [Phu Kradueng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/phu-kradueng/phu-kradueng/) 141 12 36 [Si Than](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/phu-kradueng/si-than/) 431 18 18 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 Phu Kradueng Open gazetteers list **55 villages, towns and localities** in Phu Kradueng. The largest with a recorded population: Phu Kradueng (16,079). Settlements here lie between about 229 m and 1,275 m above sea level (median 261 m). - Ban Chong Fang - Ban Huai Duea - Ban Huai Khama - Ban Huai Kong Khao - Ban Huai Mak - Ban Huai Phai - Ban Huai Som - Ban Huai Som Tai - Ban I Loet - Ban I Loet Tai - Ban Khok Ngam - Ban Lat - Ban Na Ko - Ban Na Noi - Ban Na Paen - Ban Na Paen Tai - Ban Na Yang - Ban Na Yang Nuea - Ban Na Yang Tai - Ban Nam Phong - Ban Noi Mi Chai - Ban Noi Saphan Yao - Ban Non Ngam - Ban Non Sa-at - Ban Nong I Loen - Ban Nong I Loeng - Ban Nong Khon - Ban Nong Sano - Ban Nong Tum - Ban Pha Khong - Ban Pha Nokkhao - Ban Phon Thong - Ban Phong Nip - Ban Phu Kradueng - Ban Pong Wor Pattana - Ban Pong Wua - Ban Ratchawithi - Ban Ratwithi - Ban Sam Bang - Ban Sam Hai - Ban Sam Thong - Ban Si Raksa - Ban Si Sakda - Ban Si Than - Ban Song Pa Pueai - Ban Tha Yang - Ban Than Tawan - Ban Thung Yai - Ban Wang Chon - Ban Wang Lan - Ban Wang Phai - Ban Wang Thong - Ban Wang Yang - Huay Pai - Phu Kradueng 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 Phu Kradueng Named natural and historic features inside Phu Kradueng, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 reservoirs and tanks; 5 waterfalls; 4 rivers and streams. - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Duea - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mak Mang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mak Phlap - Ang Kep Nam Huai Nam Sam - Ang Kep Nam Huai Yang - Ang Kep Nam Utthayan Haeng Chat Phu Kradueng - Huai Phong Nip - Huai Som - Lam Phong Ko - Nam Phong - Nam Tok Khun Phong - Nam Tok Tat Hong - Nam Tok Tham Nam - Nam Tok Tham So Nuea - Nam Tok Tham So Tai ### Hills and mountains 17 hills; 12 mountains; 4 peaks. - Doi Takhrai · 1,286 m - Doi Makhuea Thuean · 1,270 m - Phu Kum Khao · 1,269 m - Doi Mon · 1,261 m - Khao Nok Aen · 1,247 m - Phu Hi · 970 m - Phu Pueai · 908 m - Phu Nok Khi Thi · 898 m - Phu Pae Khon Yang · 792 m - Phu Lat Ya · 789 m - San Nok Chip · 758 m - Phu Pueai · 714 m - Phu Pha Daeng · 571 m - Phu Pa Soem · 555 m - Phu Du · 549 m - Phu Pong Lan · 529 m - Phu Kratae · 471 m - Phu Pa Han · 443 m - Phu Lat Kua · 440 m - Phu Phakwan · 424 m - Phu Hin Thaen · 416 m - Pha Kam · 412 m - Pha Mi · 405 m - Phu Pha Tum · 395 m …and 9 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 Phu Kradueng and the best time to visit In Phu Kradueng, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,215 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (229 mm) and the driest Dec (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 8 Feb 24 16 Mar 27 40 Apr 29 79 May 28 172 Jun 27 154 Jul 26 167 Aug 26 219 Sep 25 229 Oct 24 106 Nov 22 18 Dec 20 7 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phu Kradueng Places mapped inside Phu Kradueng in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals15 - Banks2 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels16 - Schools12 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants49 - Police stations2 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 Phu Kradueng?In Loei Province, Thailand - What is the population of Phu Kradueng?13,728 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Phu Kradueng?About 45 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Phu Kradueng?About 18 people per km² - What borders Phu Kradueng?Chum Phae, Nam Nao, Nong Hin, Pha Khao, Phu Luang, Phu Pha Man, Si Bun Rueang and Si Chomphu - How many villages are in Phu Kradueng?55 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Phu Kradueng?Settlements lie between 229 m and 1,275 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phu Kradueng?7 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Phu Kradueng?Doi Takhrai (1,286 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phu Kradueng?October to March - How many hospitals are in Phu Kradueng?15 mapped - How many banks are in Phu Kradueng?2 mapped - How many ATMs are in Phu Kradueng?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phu Kradueng?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Phu Kradueng?TH4210 (OCHA common operational dataset)