# Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/ Province · Thailand # Maha Sarakham Province Maha Sarakham Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **595,418 people** in 2023 on 5,608 km² (about 106 per km²). Its main town is Maha Sarakham. It is divided into 13 districts. 1,141 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3,193 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 595,418people (2023) - 5,608km² - 13districts - 3,193mapped services ## How many people live in Maha Sarakham Province? Maha Sarakham Province had an estimated **595,418 people** in 2023 — 0.9% of Thailand, 38th of 77 provinces. There are 1,084 women for every 1,000 men (above the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 5,608 km², that is about **106 people per km²**, 28th of 77 provinces. 17.9% of people are children under 15 and 15.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 44 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people. 0–4 ****33,178** 5–9 ****36,102** 10–14 ****37,537** 15–19 ****38,346** 20–24 ****30,640** 25–29 ****21,542** 30–34 ****26,830** 35–39 ****35,008** 40–44 ****44,902** 45–49 ****46,110** 50–54 ****48,348** 55–59 ****52,353** 60–64 ****52,792** 65–69 ****41,264** 70–74 ****23,347** 75–79 ****14,238** 80+ ****12,881** 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 Maha Sarakham Province? Maha Sarakham Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Buri Ram Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/buri-ram/), [Kalasin Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kalasin/), [Khon Kaen Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/), [Roi Et Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/roi-et/) and [Surin Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/). By area it is the 38th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 1.1% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Maha Sarakham Province is about 383 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 16.0248° N, 103.1775° E. Local names: มหาสารคาม . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Districts of Maha Sarakham Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Maha Sarakham](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/mueang-maha-sarakham/) 120,057 211 570 14 1,186 [Kantharawichai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/kantharawichai/) 71,490 175 409 10 514 [Kosum Phisai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/kosum-phisai/) 69,585 88 787 17 284 [Borabue](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/borabue/) 60,791 87 702 15 193 [Wapi Pathum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/wapi-pathum/) 59,358 93 640 15 222 [Phayakkhaphum Phisai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/phayakkhaphum-phisai/) 47,085 77 613 14 247 [Chiang Yuen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/chiang-yuen/) 37,670 118 318 8 196 [Na Chueak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/na-chueak/) 34,298 73 467 10 104 [Na Dun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/na-dun/) 21,350 86 249 9 76 [Kut Rang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/kut-rang/) 21,098 64 328 5 51 [Yang Sisurat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/yang-sisurat/) 20,467 93 220 7 43 [Kae Dam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/kae-dam/) 16,635 95 175 5 41 [Chuen Chom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/maha-sarakham/chuen-chom/) 15,534 119 131 4 36 Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha); [National Statistics Office of Thailand via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tha). ## Largest towns in Maha Sarakham Province - Maha Sarakham51,584 - Kosum Phisai10,672 - Phayakkhaphum Phisai10,212 - Wapi Pathum10,198 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Maha Sarakham Province Named natural and historic features inside Maha Sarakham Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 103 rivers and streams; 38 reservoirs and tanks. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Khok Kong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Mak Lueam - Ang Kep Nam Ban Na Kha - Ang Kep Nam Ek Sat Sunthon - Ang Kep Nam Fainamlon Pa Bua - Ang Kep Nam Huai Aeng - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chiang Kham - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chok Khwang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Fai Luang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Haet - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Hao - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khakhang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kho - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khon Sak - Ang Kep Nam Huai Laeng - Ang Kep Nam Huai Muang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Na Dun - Ang Kep Nam Huai Nang Chong - Ang Kep Nam Huai Pradu - Ang Kep Nam Huai Wang Hai - Ang Kep Nam Kaeng Loeng Chan - Ang Kep Nam Khoekha - Ang Kep Nam Na Sinuan - Ang Kep Nam Non Mueang …and 117 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 Maha Sarakham Province and the best time to visit In Maha Sarakham Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,329 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (259 mm) and the driest Dec (3 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 24 8 Feb 27 13 Mar 30 43 Apr 31 79 May 29 170 Jun 28 167 Jul 27 209 Aug 26 251 Sep 26 259 Oct 25 107 Nov 24 18 Dec 23 3 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Maha Sarakham Province Places mapped inside Maha Sarakham Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals457 - Banks80 - ATMs5 - Petrol pumps160 - Hotels287 - Shopping malls25 - Schools349 - Colleges and universities219 - Cinemas6 - Pharmacies44 - Restaurants1,457 - Police stations51 - Dental clinics53 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 Maha Sarakham Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Maha Sarakham Province?595,418 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Maha Sarakham Province?About 44 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Maha Sarakham Province?About 106 people per km² - What borders Maha Sarakham Province?Buri Ram Province, Kalasin Province, Khon Kaen Province, Roi Et Province and Surin Province - What is the largest town in Maha Sarakham Province?Maha Sarakham - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Maha Sarakham Province?38 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Maha Sarakham Province?October to February - How many hospitals are in Maha Sarakham Province?457 mapped - How many banks are in Maha Sarakham Province?80 mapped - How many ATMs are in Maha Sarakham Province?5 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Maha Sarakham Province?160 mapped - What is the P-code of Maha Sarakham Province?TH44 (OCHA common operational dataset)