# Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

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District · Nakhon Ratchasima Province 

# Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima

Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It had an estimated **748,698 people** in 2023 on 764 km² (about 980 per km²). Its main town is Nakhon Ratchasima. It is divided into 25 subdistricts. 251 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5,107 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 748,698people (2023)
- 764km²
- 25subdistricts
- 5,107mapped services

## How many people live in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?

Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima had an estimated **748,698 people** in 2023 — 32.7% of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 6th of 928 districts. There are 1,039 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nakhon Ratchasima Province figure of 1,043). Spread over 764 km², that is about **980 people per km²**, 79th of 928 districts.

15.7% of people are children under 15 and 13.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 40 years (it is 42 across Nakhon Ratchasima Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people.

0–4 ****37,469**

5–9 ****38,124**

10–14 ****42,317**

15–19 ****53,758**

20–24 ****56,882**

25–29 ****48,518**

30–34 ****51,903**

35–39 ****49,495**

40–44 ****56,763**

45–49 ****57,536**

50–54 ****57,215**

55–59 ****51,937**

60–64 ****47,688**

65–69 ****37,671**

70–74 ****26,559**

75–79 ****16,241**

80+ ****18,622**

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 Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?

Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima lies in [Nakhon Ratchasima Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other districts: [Chaloem Phra Kiat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/chaloem-phra-kiat/), [Chok Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/chok-chai/), [Kham Thale So](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/kham-thale-so/), [Non Sung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/non-sung/), [Non Thai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/non-thai/), [Pak Thong Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/pak-thong-chai/) and [Sung Noen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/sung-noen/). By area it is the 220th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 3.7% of [Nakhon Ratchasima Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/). The centre of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima is about 219 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 0.8 km from Nakhon Ratchasima, the main town of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The centre point is at 14.9654° N, 102.1074° E. Local names: เมืองนครราชสีมา .

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 Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ban Ko](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/ban-ko/) 6.4 5 122 

[Ban Mai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/ban-mai/) 13 10 94 

[Ban Pho](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/ban-pho/) 44 15 83 

[Chai Mongkhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/chai-mongkhon/) 48 10 63 

[Cho Ho](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/cho-ho/) 34 17 186 

[Hua Thale](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/hua-thale/) 17 15 183 

[Khok Kruat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/khok-kruat/) 72 18 156 

[Khok Sung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/khok-sung/) 47 7 71 

[Maroeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/maroeng/) 10 8 34 

[Muen Wai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/muen-wai/) 11 7 106 

[Nai Mueang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nai-mueang/) 37 12 2,889 

[Nong Bua Sala](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nong-bua-sala/) 37 10 121 

[Nong Chabok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nong-chabok/) 24 14 131 

[Nong Khai Nam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nong-khai-nam/) 39 7 4 

[Nong Krathum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nong-krathum/) 9.9 5 51 

[Nong Phai Lom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nong-phai-lom/) 16 1 53 

[Nong Rawiang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nong-rawiang/) 55 24 75 

[Phanao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/phanao/) 11 13 11 

[Pho Klang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/pho-klang/) 57 7 121 

[Phon Krang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/phon-krang/) 15 8 11 

[Phutsa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/phutsa/) 54 14 22 

[Pru Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/pru-yai/) 13 4 119 

[Si Mum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/si-mum/) 22 16 14 

[Suranari](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/suranari/) 52 9 344 

[Talat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/talat/) 21 10 43 

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 Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima

Open gazetteers list **251 villages, towns and localities** in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima. The largest with a recorded population: Nakhon Ratchasima (126,391). Settlements here lie between about 171 m and 277 m above sea level (median 185 m).

- Anasara Alpine
- Anasara Aqua
- Anasara Atmos
- Ban Ang Nong Haen
- Ban Ang Nong Nae
- Ban Bantaree 2
- Ban Bantaree 3
- Ban Bu
- Ban Bu Khi Tun
- Ban Bu Krathin
- Ban Bu Tan
- Ban Bueng Phaya Prap
- Ban Bueng Saen Suk
- Ban Bueng San
- Ban Bueng Tako
- Ban Bueng Thap Chang
- Ban Bun Nimit
- Ban Bung
- Ban Burana Phanit
- Ban Cha-Om
- Ban Chai Mongkhon
- Ban Cho Ho
- Ban Choho
- Ban Chong U
- Ban Dan Thong Lang
- Ban Don
- Ban Don Khwang
- Ban Don Krathing
- Ban Don Taeo
- Ban Duan
- Ban Duea
- Ban Fai
- Ban Hua Chang
- Ban Hua Sip
- Ban Hua Thale
- Ban Hua Thanon
- Ban Kadon
- Ban Kaeo Anong
- Ban Kan Phom
- Ban Kao
- Ban Kat Lin
- Ban Keang Bueng
- Ban Kham Thuat
- Ban Khanai
- Ban Khlong Khwai
- Ban Khlong Krabue
- Ban Khoi Ngam
- Ban Khok
- Ban Khok Khwaen Kao
- Ban Khok Khwaen Mai
- Ban Khok Kruat
- Ban Khok Phai
- Ban Khok Phai Noi
- Ban Khok Sung
- Ban Khok Wua
- Ban Khon Chum
- Ban Khon In
- Ban Khwao
- Ban Kluai
- Ban Ko
- Ban Kon Ints
- Ban Krachot
- Ban Krasieo
- Ban Krathon
- Ban Krin
- Ban Kritsada Kaden
- Ban Krok
- Ban Krok Duean Ha
- Ban Krok Trakhro
- Ban Krut
- Ban La Lom Nuea
- Ban La Lom Pho
- Ban Laen Aen Hao
- Ban Lak Roi
- Ban Lalom Mo
- Ban Lam Choengkrai
- Ban Lamphong
- Ban Liap
- Ban Long Tong
- Ban Ma Reng
- Ban Mai
- Ban Mai Charoen Si
- Ban Mai Nong Nae
- Ban Mai Yong Yaeng
- Ban Makha
- Ban Makham Thao
- Ban Makok
- Ban Map Makha
- Ban Map Ueang
- Ban Maroeng Noi
- Ban Maroeng Yai
- Ban Muen Wai
- Ban Mun Wai
- Ban Na Tom
- Ban Nam Lai
- Ban Non Farang
- Ban Non Mai Daeng
- Ban Non Makok
- Ban Non Ta Suk
- Ban Nong Bo
- Ban Nong Bong
- Ban Nong Bua
- Ban Nong Bua Sala
- Ban Nong Chabok
- Ban Nong Chang
- Ban Nong Hoi
- Ban Nong Hoy
- Ban Nong Khai Nam
- Ban Nong Kham
- Ban Nong Khon
- Ban Nong Kra Dang Nga
- Ban Nong Krathum
- Ban Nong Kung
- Ban Nong Muang
- Ban Nong Nok Yung
- Ban Nong Ok
- Ban Nong Pet Nam
- Ban Nong Phai
- Ban Nong Phai Laem
- Ban Nong Phiman
- Ban Nong Phluang Manao
- Ban Nong Phluang Noi
- Ban Nong Phluang Yai
- Ban Nong Pho
- Ban Nong Phutsa
- Ban Nong Pling
- Ban Nong Pling Mai
- Ban Nong Pluang Yai
- Ban Nong Pru
- Ban Nong Prue
- Ban Nong Ra Weang
- Ban Nong Rang Ka
- Ban Nong Rawiang
- Ban Nong Sai
- Ban Nong Sai Phrai
- Ban Nong Samo
- Ban Nong Samong
- Ban Nong Song Hong
- Ban Nong Song Hong Nuea
- Ban Nong Ta Khlong
- Ban Nong Ta Khong
- Ban Nong Talumpuk
- Ban Nong Thayom
- Ban Nong Wa
- Ban Nong Ya Ngam
- Ban Nong Ya Rak
- Ban Pa Nao
- Ban Pae
- Ban Phalai
- Ban Phalan
- Ban Phanao
- Ban Phanoa
- Ban Phayom
- Ban Pho
- Ban Phon Suk
- Ban Phonla Krang
- Ban Phop Suk
- Ban Phra
- Ban Phra Phut
- Ban Phu Khao Lat
- Ban Phu Khao Thong
- Ban Phutsa
- Ban Phutsa Rim Bueng
- Ban Pong Dinso
- Ban Pong Malaeng Wan
- Ban Pra
- Ban Pradok
- Ban Pramuan Rat
- Ban Pun
- Ban Ra-ngam
- Ban Rakai
- Ban Rat Prasong
- Ban Ruang
- Ban Rung Niran
- Ban Sa Manora
- Ban Sa Phleng
- Ban Sa Ta Rat
- Ban Sa Tam-Khan
- Ban Sa Thammakhan
- Ban Saen Mueang
- Ban Saen Suk
- Ban Samet
- Ban Samrong
- Ban Sanuan
- Ban Saphan Hin
- Ban Saraphi
- Ban Si Mum
- Ban Si Patana
- Ban Si Phatthana
- Ban Sisa Chang
- Ban Sisa Laloeng
- Ban Som
- Ban Sompoi
- Ban Song
- Ban Song Nuea
- Ban Sura Sawat Laen
- Ban Suranari Win
- Ban Takhlong
- Ban Takhong Kao
- Ban Tako
- Ban Talat
- Ban Tang Ta
- Ban Tanot
- Ban Taphao Thong
- Ban Tawan Ok
- Ban Tha Krasang
- Ban Thanakon Siti
- Ban Thanon Hak
- Ban Thap Chang
- Ban Thung Kradon
- Ban Wang Hin
- Ban Wirot Phatthana
- Ban Yang Noi
- Ban Yang Yai
- Ban Yong Yaeng
- Ban Yung
- Chai Mongkhon
- Cho Ho
- Don Khwang
- Hua Thale
- Khok Kruat
- Muban Sima Thani
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Neo Home 2
- Nong Phai Lom
- Pho Klang
- บ้านกระโดน
- บ้านชะอม (หมู่ 9)
- บ้านต่างตา
- บ้านทับช้าง (หมู่ 5)
- บ้านทับช้าง (หมู่ 6)
- บ้านบึงประเสริฐ
- บ้านบุ (หมู่ 1)
- บ้านบุ (หมู่ 2)
- บ้านพลกรัง หมู่ 1
- บ้านพลกรัง หมู่ 2
- บ้านพลกรัง หมู่ 3
- บ้านมะม่วงพัฒนา
- บ้านยางน้อย
- บ้านลำเชิงไกร
- บ้านวังหิน
- บ้านสีมุม หมู่ 4
- บ้านสีมุม หมู่ 5
- บ้านสีมุม หมู่ 6
- บ้านสีมุม หมู่ 7
- บ้านหนองปรุ
- บ้านโคกไผ่น้อย
- บ้านโตนด
- บ้านโตนด (หมู่ 10)
- บ้านโตนด (หมู่ 11)
- บ้านใหม่หนองแหน

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 Nakhon Ratchasima

Named natural and historic features inside Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

7 reservoirs and tanks; 5 rivers and streams.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Yang
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Yang
- Huai Lalom
- Khlong Makok
- Khlong Rakam
- Lam Takhong
- Mae Nam Mun
- Sa Manora
- Sa Manora
- Sa Nam Ban Lamphong
- Sa Nam Pheng
- Sa Nong Nong Bua

### Getting around

8 railway stations; 1 airport; 1 airfield.

- Korat Army Airfield
- Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base
- Sathani Rotfai Ban Kadon
- Sathani Rotfai Ban Ko
- Sathani Rotfai Ban Phanao
- Sathani Rotfai Khok Kruat
- Sathani Rotfai Nakhon Ratchasima
- Sathani Rotfai Phukhao Lat
- Sathani Rotfai Sa Thammakhan
- Sathani Rotfai Thanon Chira

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 Nakhon Ratchasima and the best time to visit

In Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,220 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (271 mm) and the driest Dec (4 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 10 

Mar 29 49 

Apr 30 77 

May 28 153 

Jun 27 137 

Jul 27 155 

Aug 26 190 

Sep 26 271 

Oct 25 143 

Nov 24 20 

Dec 23 4 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima

Places mapped inside Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals336
- Banks152
- ATMs13
- Petrol pumps172
- Hotels534
- Shopping malls97
- Schools136
- Colleges and universities206
- Cinemas12
- Pharmacies92
- Restaurants3,199
- Police stations29
- Dental clinics129

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 Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?In Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?748,698 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?About 40 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?About 980 people per km²
- What borders Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?Chaloem Phra Kiat, Chok Chai, Kham Thale So, Non Sung, Non Thai, Pak Thong Chai and Sung Noen
- How many villages are in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?251 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?Settlements lie between 171 m and 277 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?7 named in GeoNames
- What is the best time to visit Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?November to February
- How many hospitals are in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?336 mapped
- How many banks are in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?152 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?13 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?172 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima?TH3001 (OCHA common operational dataset)