# Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand – Districts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/ Province · Thailand # Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Nakhon Si Thammarat Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **1,180,514 people** in 2023 on 9,902 km² (about 119 per km²). Its main town is Nakhon Si Thammarat. It is divided into 23 districts. 2,002 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6,570 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,180,514people (2023) - 9,902km² - 23districts - 6,570mapped services ## How many people live in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province? Nakhon Si Thammarat Province had an estimated **1,180,514 people** in 2023 — 1.7% of Thailand, 13th of 77 provinces. There are 1,044 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 9,902 km², that is about **119 people per km²**, 23rd of 77 provinces. 18.4% of people are children under 15 and 18.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****71,353** 5–9 ****73,016** 10–14 ****73,049** 15–19 ****67,691** 20–24 ****58,874** 25–29 ****64,427** 30–34 ****68,136** 35–39 ****73,138** 40–44 ****82,945** 45–49 ****87,210** 50–54 ****83,679** 55–59 ****84,513** 60–64 ****80,419** 65–69 ****72,503** 70–74 ****53,467** 75–79 ****38,057** 80+ ****48,037** 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 Si Thammarat Province? Nakhon Si Thammarat Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Krabi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/krabi/), [Phatthalung Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phatthalung/), [Songkhla Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/), [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/) and [Trang Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/trang/). By area it is the 18th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 1.9% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province is about 582 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 8.5804° N, 99.7183° E. Local names: นครศรีธรรมราช . 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 Si Thammarat Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/mueang-nakhon-si-thammarat/) 171,794 306 562 16 1,856 [Thung Song](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-song/) 117,877 128 923 13 885 [Tha Sala](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/) 89,259 215 416 10 595 [Thung Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-yai/) 73,249 121 604 7 204 [Sichon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/) 70,673 103 689 9 470 [Cha-Uat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/cha-uat/) 61,379 82 747 11 219 [Chawang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/chawang/) 59,721 139 431 10 176 [Bang Khan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/bang-khan/) 57,277 121 472 4 80 [Ron Phibun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/ron-phibun/) 52,612 117 450 6 201 [Pak Phanang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/pak-phanang/) 48,625 90 540 18 239 [Hua Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/hua-sai/) 43,661 100 435 11 170 [Phra Phrom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/phra-phrom/) 41,431 271 153 4 182 [Lan Saka](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/lan-saka/) 35,420 102 346 5 202 [Khanom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/khanom/) 35,262 113 311 3 416 [Phrom Khiri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/phrom-khiri/) 32,880 134 246 5 116 [Nopphitam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/nopphitam/) 29,450 41 727 4 70 [Phipun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/phipun/) 28,570 58 495 5 67 [Chulabhorn](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/chulabhorn/) 26,588 116 229 6 77 [Chian Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/chian-yai/) 23,506 73 324 10 98 [Tham Phannara](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tham-phannara/) 22,887 130 177 3 35 [Chang Klang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/chang-klang/) 22,875 84 273 3 92 [Chaloem Phra Kiat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/chaloem-phra-kiat/) 19,490 125 156 4 53 [Na Bon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/na-bon/) 16,028 82 196 3 67 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 Si Thammarat Province - Nakhon Si Thammarat102,152 - Thung Song28,223 - Ron Phibun26,621 - Pak Phanang25,014 - Hua Sai11,236 - Chawang10,923 - Ban Na Saton10,795 - Ban Sai Khao8,011 - Tham Phannara7,119 - Ban Yan Yao550 - Ban Ongkan Suan Yang400 - Ban Ya Liap100 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 Si Thammarat Province Named natural and historic features inside Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 218 rivers and streams; 16 waterfalls; 13 reservoirs and tanks. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Na Nok - Ang Kep Nam Ban Na Yon - Ang Kep Nam Ban Samet Chuan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Phru Phri - Ang Kep Nam Kathun - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Din Daeng - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Ka - Ang Kep Nam Prak Mu - Ang Kep Nam Prapa Pak Phanang - Ang Kep Nam Thung Kruat - Ang Kep Nam Thung Thap Nai - Bang Bai - Bang Ban - Bang Duan - Bang Khlut - Bang Krut - Bang Leng - Bang Ngu - Bang Niam - Bang Nok Wak - Bang Phi - Bang Phrong - Bang Po - Bang Sai …and 223 more. ### Coast and islands 8 headlands; 4 beaches; 2 islands. - Hat Dan Phasi - Hat Sa Bua - Hat Sai Kaeo - Hat Sao Phao - Ko Noi - Ko Tha Rai - Laem Khao Kho Kwang - Laem Nai Phlao - Laem Phap Pha - Laem Phlai Dam - Laem Thap - Laem Thong Ching - Laem Thong Yang - Laem Thong Yi ### Hills and mountains 167 hills; 127 mountains. - Khao Luang · 1,733 m - Khao Luang · 1,492 m - Khao Luang · 1,395 m - Khao Yai · 1,330 m - Khao Nan Yai · 1,300 m - Khao Men · 1,278 m - Khao Plai Khun Thun · 1,264 m - Khao Chong Lom · 1,259 m - Khao Wang Hip · 1,244 m - Khao Luang · 1,148 m - Khao Phra · 1,131 m - Khao Lek · 1,126 m - Khao Dai · 1,115 m - Khao Khi Raet · 1,056 m - Khao Yai · 1,047 m - Khao Plai Kathun · 1,044 m - Khao Men · 980 m - Khao Chong Lom Tai · 952 m - Khao Suan Aram · 929 m - Khao Chong Lom Tai · 918 m - Khao Thong · 913 m - Khao Khi Mot · 908 m - Khao Huai Mut · 895 m - Khao Kluai Mai · 892 m …and 270 more. ### History 1 palace. - Phra Tamnak Mueang Nakhon ### Getting around 23 railway stations; 2 airports; 1 airfield. - Cha Eian Airport - Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport - Sathani Khao Chum Thong - Sathani Rotfai Ban Khon Hat - Sathani Rotfai Ban Nang Long - Sathani Rotfai Ban Thung Lo - Sathani Rotfai Ban Tun - Sathani Rotfai Cha-uat - Sathani Rotfai Chawang - Sathani Rotfai Chong Khao - Sathani Rotfai Huai Prik - Sathani Rotfai Kapiat - Sathani Rotfai Khlong Chan Di - Sathani Rotfai Khlong Chang - Sathani Rotfai Khlong Kui - Sathani Rotfai Khok Khram - Sathani Rotfai Lak Chang - Sathani Rotfai Mamuang Song Ton - Sathani Rotfai Na Bon - Sathani Rotfai Nakhon Si Thammarat - Sathani Rotfai Ron Phibun - Sathani Rotfai Than Pho - Sathani Rotfai Wang Wua - Sathani Thi Wang …and 2 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and the best time to visit In Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, the warmest month is May (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 2,360 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (474 mm) and the driest Feb (40 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February and April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 197 Feb 26 40 Mar 27 122 Apr 28 101 May 28 164 Jun 27 154 Jul 27 153 Aug 27 147 Sep 27 187 Oct 26 262 Nov 26 474 Dec 26 359 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Places mapped inside Nakhon Si Thammarat Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals709 - Banks151 - ATMs9 - Petrol pumps353 - Hotels986 - Shopping malls79 - Schools602 - Colleges and universities203 - Cinemas11 - Pharmacies128 - Restaurants3,207 - Police stations64 - Dental clinics68 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 Si Thammarat Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?1,180,514 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?About 42 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?About 119 people per km² - What borders Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?Krabi Province, Phatthalung Province, Songkhla Province, Surat Thani Province and Trang Province - What is the largest town in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?Nakhon Si Thammarat - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?13 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?Khao Luang (1,733 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?February and April - How many hospitals are in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?709 mapped - How many banks are in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?151 mapped - How many ATMs are in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?9 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?353 mapped - What is the P-code of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province?TH80 (OCHA common operational dataset)