# Sap Takhian Subdistrict, Chai Badan, Lop Buri Province

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/sap-takhian/

Subdistrict · Chai Badan 

# Sap Takhian

Sap Takhian is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Chai Badan, Lop Buri Province. It covers **77.7 km²**. 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 77.7km²
- 6mapped services
- 194 mtypical elevation

## Where is Sap Takhian?

Sap Takhian lies in [Chai Badan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/), [Lop Buri Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 other subdistricts: [Bua Chum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/bua-chum/), [Hua Lam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/tha-luang/hua-lam/), [Khao Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/lam-sonthi/khao-noi/), [Lam Somphung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/saraburi/muak-lek/lam-somphung/), [Na Som](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/na-som/) and [Sap Sombun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/lam-sonthi/sap-sombun/). By area it is the 1922nd largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 6.9% of [Chai Badan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/). The centre of Sap Takhian is about 176 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 15.1173° N, 101.3311° E. Local names: ซับตะเคียน .

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 Sap Takhian

### Nearby, outside Sap Takhian

- Nam Thip Cave · cave, Bua Chum7.5 km
- Arahan Cave · cave, Bua Chum7.7 km
- ถ้ำโบสถ์ · cave, Hua Lam9.6 km
- กังหันสวยๆ · attraction, Huai Bong16 km
- Prang Nang Phom Hom · ruins, Nong Ri17 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: Sap Takhian

- 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

- Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) · Bangkok155 km
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) · Bangkok172 km

### Nearest railway station

Ban Chongko (Nong Ri), about 16 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:32, sunset around 17:46).

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 Sap Takhian

Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Sap Takhian. Settlements here lie between about 129 m and 235 m above sea level (median 194 m).

- Ban Khao Noi
- Ban Khao Takhaeng
- Ban Krok Luek
- Ban Nong Ko
- Ban Sap Kradon
- Ban Sap Noi
- Ban Sap Sala
- Ban Sap Takhian
- Ban Si Prasoet

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 Sap Takhian

Named natural and historic features inside Sap Takhian, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 reservoir or tank.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Sap Noi

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains.

- Khao Somphot · 516 m
- Khao Wong Chan Daeng · 501 m
- Khao I-Dang · 408 m
- Khao Takhaeng · 398 m
- Khao Maeo · 371 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 Sap Takhian and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Chai Badan, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,255 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (275 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 24 11 

Feb 27 11 

Mar 29 47 

Apr 30 78 

May 28 149 

Jun 27 151 

Jul 27 162 

Aug 26 193 

Sep 26 275 

Oct 25 149 

Nov 24 22 

Dec 23 7 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sap Takhian

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital รพสต.ซับตะเคียน · Sap Takhian 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11847&mlon=101.33742#map=17/15.11847/101.33742) 

Bank ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์การเกษตร · Nong Ri 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.26986&mlon=101.33891#map=17/15.26986/101.33891) 

Petrol pump ปั้มน้ำมันพิศาลปิโตรเลี่ยม · Nong Phak Waen 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.13691&mlon=101.19637#map=17/15.13691/101.19637) 

Hotel สวนฝัน โฮมสเตย์ ลพบุรี · Khao Noi 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.12715&mlon=101.35686#map=17/15.12715/101.35686) 

Mall ร้านพรนาคราช · Nong Phak Waen 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.13631&mlon=101.19747#map=17/15.13631/101.19747) 

School ศูนย์พัฒนาเด็กเล็กตำบลซับตะเคียน · Sap Takhian 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11920&mlon=101.33773#map=17/15.11920/101.33773) 

College โรงเรียนบ้านนาโสม · Na Som 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.21777&mlon=101.30181#map=17/15.21777/101.30181) 

Police station สภ.ต.หินดาด · Huai Bong 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11509&mlon=101.50652#map=17/15.11509/101.50652) 

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 Sap Takhian

Places mapped inside Sap Takhian in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Schools2
- Restaurants3

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 Chai Badan

- Ban Mai Samakkhi
- Bua Chum
- Chai Badan
- Chai Narai
- Huai Hin
- Khao Laem
- Ko Rang
- Lam Narai
- Makok Wan
- Muang Khom
- Na Som
- Nikhom Lam Narai
- Nong Yai To
- Sila Thip
- Tha Din Dam
- Tha Manao

## Quick answers

- Where is Sap Takhian?In Chai Badan, Lop Buri Province, Thailand
- What borders Sap Takhian?Bua Chum, Hua Lam, Khao Noi, Lam Somphung, Na Som and Sap Sombun
- What is there to see in Sap Takhian?Nam Thip Cave, Arahan Cave, ถ้ำโบสถ์, กังหันสวยๆ
- What time zone is Sap Takhian in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Sap Takhian?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Sap Takhian?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sap Takhian?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sap Takhian?Settlements lie between 129 m and 235 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Sap Takhian?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Sap Takhian?Khao Somphot (516 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sap Takhian?November to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sap Takhian?รพสต.ซับตะเคียน, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sap Takhian?ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์การเกษตร, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sap Takhian?ปั้มน้ำมันพิศาลปิโตรเลี่ยม, about 15 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Sap Takhian?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sap Takhian?TH160409 (OCHA common operational dataset)