# Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/ Province · Thailand # Nakhon Pathom Province Nakhon Pathom Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **1,042,724 people** in 2023 on 2,139 km² (about 487 per km²). Its main town is Nakhon Pathom. It is divided into 7 districts. 762 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6,322 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,042,724people (2023) - 2,139km² - 7districts - 6,322mapped services ## How many people live in Nakhon Pathom Province? Nakhon Pathom Province had an estimated **1,042,724 people** in 2023 — 1.5% of Thailand, 15th of 77 provinces. There are 1,052 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 2,139 km², that is about **487 people per km²**, 8th of 77 provinces. 15.0% of people are children under 15 and 12.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 38 children and older people. 0–4 ****50,333** 5–9 ****50,490** 10–14 ****55,672** 15–19 ****72,651** 20–24 ****72,982** 25–29 ****79,073** 30–34 ****79,606** 35–39 ****75,000** 40–44 ****82,494** 45–49 ****82,822** 50–54 ****77,257** 55–59 ****72,049** 60–64 ****59,916** 65–69 ****47,175** 70–74 ****35,436** 75–79 ****21,931** 80+ ****27,837** 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 Nakhon Pathom Province? Nakhon Pathom Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other provinces: [Bangkok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/), [Kanchanaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/), [Nonthaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nonthaburi/), [Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phra-nakhon-si-ayutthaya/), [Ratchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/), [Samut Sakhon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/samut-sakhon/) and [Suphan Buri Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/suphan-buri/). By area it is the 66th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 0.4% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Nakhon Pathom Province is about 47 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 13.9142° N, 100.0964° E. Local names: นครปฐม . 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 Nakhon Pathom Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Sam Phran](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/sam-phran/) 389,849 1,724 226 16 1,428 [Mueang Nakhon Pathom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/mueang-nakhon-pathom/) 224,005 549 408 25 2,280 [Nakhon Chai Si](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/nakhon-chai-si/) 112,019 429 261 24 630 [Phutthamonthon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/phutthamonthon/) 109,247 1,609 68 3 742 [Kamphaeng Saen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/kamphaeng-saen/) 92,353 192 482 15 679 [Bang Len](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/bang-len/) 79,612 146 544 15 385 [Don Tum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/don-tum/) 35,639 237 150 8 178 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 Nakhon Pathom Province - Nakhon Pathom117,927 - Sam Phran37,115 - Bang Len17,914 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 Nakhon Pathom Province Named natural and historic features inside Nakhon Pathom Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 17 rivers and streams. - Huai Kasim - Huai Mon Thong - Huai Nong Krang - Huai Ting Tot - Huai Yang - Khlong Klang - Khlong Krabao - Khlong Lam Ai Sao Yai - Khlong Lat Tao Dam - Khlong Nong Kachoi - Khlong Taeng - Khlong Wang Taku - Lam Lat Sakae - Lam Phaniang Taek - Lat Luang - Rang Salao - Rang Yai Hom ### Getting around 15 railway stations; 1 airfield; 1 bridge. - Kamphaeng Saen Airport - Prong Madua Station - Saphan Saowabha - Sathani Rotfai Ban Yang Prasat - Sathani Rotfai Don Khun Wiset - Sathani Rotfai Kamphaeng Saen - Sathani Rotfai Khlong Maha Sawat - Sathani Rotfai Nakhon Chai Si - Sathani Rotfai Nakhon Phathom - Sathani Rotfai Nong Fak - Sathani Rotfai Rongrian Kan Bin - Sathani Rotfai Salaya - Sathani Rotfai Tha Chalaep - Sathani Rotfai Thung Bua - Sathani Rotfai Ton Samrong - Sathani Rotfai Wat Suwan - Wat Ngiu Rai Station 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 Nakhon Pathom Province and the best time to visit In Nakhon Pathom Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,195 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (235 mm) and the driest Dec (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 15 Feb 29 11 Mar 30 45 Apr 31 65 May 30 148 Jun 29 134 Jul 28 138 Aug 28 138 Sep 27 235 Oct 27 212 Nov 26 46 Dec 25 9 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nakhon Pathom Province Places mapped inside Nakhon Pathom Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals462 - Banks175 - ATMs24 - Petrol pumps349 - Hotels276 - Shopping malls70 - Schools418 - Colleges and universities327 - Cinemas19 - Pharmacies98 - Restaurants3,952 - Police stations40 - Dental clinics112 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 Nakhon Pathom Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Nakhon Pathom Province?1,042,724 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nakhon Pathom Province?About 39 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nakhon Pathom Province?About 487 people per km² - What borders Nakhon Pathom Province?Bangkok, Kanchanaburi Province, Nonthaburi Province, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Ratchaburi Province, Samut Sakhon Province and Suphan Buri Province - What is the largest town in Nakhon Pathom Province?Nakhon Pathom - What is the best time to visit Nakhon Pathom Province?November to January - How many hospitals are in Nakhon Pathom Province?462 mapped - How many banks are in Nakhon Pathom Province?175 mapped - How many ATMs are in Nakhon Pathom Province?24 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Nakhon Pathom Province?349 mapped - What is the P-code of Nakhon Pathom Province?TH73 (OCHA common operational dataset)