# Khanom, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province – Subdistricts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/khanom/ District · Nakhon Si Thammarat Province # Khanom Khanom is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. It had an estimated **35,262 people** in 2023 on 311 km² (about 113 per km²). It is divided into 3 subdistricts. 64 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 416 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 35,262people (2023) - 311km² - 3subdistricts - 416mapped services ## How many people live in Khanom? Khanom had an estimated **35,262 people** in 2023 — 3.0% of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 521st of 928 districts. There are 1,025 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nakhon Si Thammarat Province figure of 1,044). Spread over 311 km², that is about **113 people per km²**, 315th of 928 districts. 17.3% of people are children under 15 and 16.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 42 across Nakhon Si Thammarat Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,333** 5–9 ****1,925** 10–14 ****1,855** 15–19 ****1,727** 20–24 ****2,091** 25–29 ****2,226** 30–34 ****2,375** 35–39 ****2,404** 40–44 ****2,759** 45–49 ****2,731** 50–54 ****2,637** 55–59 ****2,320** 60–64 ****2,110** 65–69 ****1,944** 70–74 ****1,403** 75–79 ****1,001** 80+ ****1,421** 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 Khanom? Khanom lies in [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 2 other districts: [Don Sak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/don-sak/) and [Sichon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/). By area it is the 590th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 3.1% of [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/). The centre of Khanom is about 512 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 87 km from Nakhon Si Thammarat, the main town of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The centre point is at 9.2023° N, 99.8098° E. Local names: ขนอม . 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 Khanom OpenStreetMap lists 13 named sights in Khanom: 5 viewpoints; 3 attractions; 3 beachs; 1 waterfall; 1 cave. - Hin Lad Waterfall · waterfall - Haad Khanom · beach - Kho Khao Beach · beach - Papaya Beach · beach - Hill of death- no ride! · viewpoint - Ocean Viewpoint · viewpoint - Old Pier (Dolphin View Point) · viewpoint - Shelter & View · viewpoint - จุดชมวิวถนนสายขนอม-สิชล · viewpoint - Ao Thong Yee · attraction - Khao Phlai Dam · attraction - Khao Wang Thong Cave · attraction - Khao Krot · cave 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: Khanom - 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 - Samui International Airport (USM) · Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)47 km - Surat Thani Airport (URT) · Surat Thani74 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 18:03). 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. ## Subdistricts of Khanom Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Khanom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/khanom/khanom/) 85 24 296 [Khuan Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/khanom/khuan-thong/) 166 26 32 [Thong Nian](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/khanom/thong-nian/) 60 15 88 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 Khanom Open gazetteers list **64 villages, towns and localities** in Khanom. Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 104 m above sea level (median 15 m). - Ban Bang Khu - Ban Bang Not - Ban Bang Phaeng - Ban Bo Ko - Ban Bon Don - Ban Chedi Luang - Ban Chong Siat - Ban Don Khiam - Ban Don Ton O - Ban Faeng Phao - Ban Hua Saphan - Ban Huai Thurian - Ban Khao Din - Ban Khao Hua Chang - Ban Khao Krot - Ban Khao Noi - Ban Khao Phra - Ban Khao Pon - Ban Khao Sai - Ban Khao Wang Thong - Ban Khao Wang Tong - Ban Khao Yoi - Ban Khiri Rat - Ban Khlong Leng - Ban Khlong Wang - Ban Khu Na - Ban Khuan Thong - Ban Klang - Ban Lak So - Ban Na Dan - Ban Na Khlong - Ban Na Mueang - Ban Na Nai - Ban Nai Chong - Ban Nai Phlao - Ban Nai Plao - Ban Nam Cho - Ban Nuea Tha - Ban Pa Chan - Ban Pa Kha - Ban Pa Tan - Ban Phang Maphrao - Ban Pho Krot - Ban Prathap - Ban Pret - Ban Si Yaek Nai Sai - Ban Talet - Ban Tha - Ban Tha Chan - Ban Tha Chot - Ban Tha Muang - Ban Tha Noi - Ban Thong Ching - Ban Thong Not - Ban Thong Yang - Ban Thong Yi - Ban Thung Long - Ban Thung O - Ban Wat Nai - Ban Wat Tha Samphao - Haad Na Dan - Haad Nai Pet - Haad Nai Phlao - Khanom 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 Khanom Named natural and historic features inside Khanom, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Khlong Ban Klang - Khlong Ban Tha Chan - Khlong Bang Khu - Khlong Khun Nom - Khlong Tha Tok ### Coast and islands 6 headlands; 2 islands. - Ko Noi - Ko Tha Rai - Laem Nai Phlao - Laem Phap Pha - Laem Thap - Laem Thong Ching - Laem Thong Yang - Laem Thong Yi ### Hills and mountains 30 hills; 10 mountains. - Khao Chai Son · 516 m - Khao Chong Lot · 462 m - Khao Phlao · 439 m - Khao Chang Sam · 434 m - Khao Khuan Reng · 366 m - Khao Pret · 354 m - Khao Chai Son · 353 m - Khao Yoi · 334 m - Khao Chong Lot · 306 m - Khao Pret · 271 m - Khao Tai Pa · 269 m - Khao Nam Lai · 219 m - Khao Khiao · 210 m - Khao Kho Khao · 199 m - Khao Chiang · 188 m - Khao Thong Ching · 188 m - Khao Phi Hai · 183 m - Khao Kho Kwang · 181 m - Khao Wang · 178 m - Khao Ok · 175 m - Khao Phanom Yung · 168 m - Khao Tha · 164 m - Khao Thong Faeng Phao · 142 m - Khao Krot · 125 m …and 16 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 Khanom and the best time to visit In Khanom, the warmest month is May (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,192 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (440 mm) and the driest Feb (40 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 169 Feb 26 40 Mar 27 120 Apr 28 91 May 28 159 Jun 28 152 Jul 27 146 Aug 27 131 Sep 27 173 Oct 27 249 Nov 27 440 Dec 26 322 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Khanom Places mapped inside Khanom in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals14 - Banks4 - Petrol pumps9 - Hotels204 - Shopping malls2 - Schools16 - Colleges and universities7 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants155 - Police stations2 - Dental clinics1 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 Khanom?In Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand - What is the population of Khanom?35,262 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Khanom?About 41 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Khanom?About 113 people per km² - What borders Khanom?Don Sak and Sichon - What is there to see in Khanom?Ao Thong Yee, Haad Khanom, Hill of death- no ride!, Hin Lad Waterfall - What time zone is Khanom in?UTC+7 - What currency is used in Khanom?Baht (THB) - What language is spoken in Khanom?Thai, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Khanom?64 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Khanom?Settlements lie between 2 m and 104 m - What is the highest point in Khanom?Khao Chai Son (516 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Khanom?February to March - How many hospitals are in Khanom?14 mapped - How many banks are in Khanom?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Khanom?9 mapped - What is the P-code of Khanom?TH8015 (OCHA common operational dataset)