# Lan Saka, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province – Subdistricts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/lan-saka/ District · Nakhon Si Thammarat Province # Lan Saka Lan Saka is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. It had an estimated **35,420 people** in 2023 on 346 km² (about 102 per km²). Its main town is Lan Saka. It is divided into 5 subdistricts. 74 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 199 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 35,420people (2023) - 346km² - 5subdistricts - 199mapped services ## How many people live in Lan Saka? Lan Saka had an estimated **35,420 people** in 2023 — 3.0% of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 517th of 928 districts. There are 1,049 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nakhon Si Thammarat Province figure of 1,044). Spread over 346 km², that is about **102 people per km²**, 352nd of 928 districts. 12.3% of people are children under 15 and 20.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 48 years (it is 42 across Nakhon Si Thammarat Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,377** 5–9 ****1,470** 10–14 ****1,512** 15–19 ****1,505** 20–24 ****1,473** 25–29 ****1,808** 30–34 ****1,917** 35–39 ****2,284** 40–44 ****2,726** 45–49 ****3,065** 50–54 ****3,104** 55–59 ****2,960** 60–64 ****2,936** 65–69 ****2,523** 70–74 ****1,743** 75–79 ****1,182** 80+ ****1,835** 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 Lan Saka? Lan Saka lies in [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 8 other districts: [Chang Klang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/chang-klang/), [Chawang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/chawang/), [Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/mueang-nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Phipun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/phipun/), [Phra Phrom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/phra-phrom/), [Phrom Khiri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/phrom-khiri/), [Ron Phibun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/ron-phibun/) and [Thung Song](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-song/). By area it is the 543rd largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 3.5% of [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/). The centre of Lan Saka is about 603 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 22 km from Nakhon Si Thammarat, the main town of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The centre point is at 8.3772° N, 99.7760° E. Local names: ลานสกา . 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 Lan Saka OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Lan Saka: 3 waterfalls; 2 attractions. - 7th cascade – Naan Daat Faa · waterfall - Karom Waterfal · waterfall - Soi Dao Waterfall · waterfall - Kaeow Surakan Cave · attraction - หนานหินท่าหา สะพานแขวน คีรีวง · attraction 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: Lan Saka - 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 - Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) · Nakhon Si Thammarat26 km - Krabi International Airport (KBV) · Krabi92 km ### Nearest railway station Wang Wua (Chang Sai), about 18 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:05). 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 Lan Saka Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Kamlon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/lan-saka/kamlon/) 98 16 65 [Khao Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/lan-saka/khao-kaeo/) 82 13 46 [Khun Thale](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/lan-saka/khun-thale/) 50 18 28 [Lan Saka](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/lan-saka/lan-saka/) 77 14 22 [Tha Di](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/lan-saka/tha-di/) 38 13 38 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 Lan Saka Open gazetteers list **74 villages, towns and localities** in Lan Saka. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Yan Yao (550). Settlements here lie between about 22 m and 112 m above sea level (median 49 m). - Ban Ao Ai Sai - Ban Bo Nam Sap - Ban Bo Sai - Ban Bon Khuan - Ban Bon Pho - Ban Chai Khao - Ban Chang Lo - Ban Chedi - Ban Chong Lom - Ban Din Don - Ban Hua Wang Luang - Ban Hua Wang Sai - Ban Huai Nam Khiao - Ban Khan Bet - Ban Khao Kaeo - Ban Khao Khiew - Ban Khiri Kan - Ban Khiri Tham - Ban Khiri Thong - Ban Khiri Wong - Ban Khot Sok - Ban Khun Khiri - Ban Lum Toei - Ban Ma Muang Tong - Ban Mai Thon - Ban Mamuang Kwang - Ban Mamuang Thong - Ban Na Bot - Ban Na Kham - Ban Na Kong - Ban Na Sam Duang - Ban Nai Baep - Ban Nai Prik - Ban Nai Put - Ban Nam Rop - Ban Nang Nom - Ban Nok Na - Ban Nok Suan - Ban Nong Ang - Ban Nong Chik - Ban Pak Ko - Ban Pak Prik - Ban Phian - Ban Rat Bamrung - Ban Ron - Ban Sai Khing - Ban Sai Ngoen - Ban Sai Niang - Ban Sala Khi Lek - Ban Sala Pak Chong - Ban Sala Sangkasi - Ban Samnak Mai - Ban San Khun - Ban San Yung - Ban Si Kak Nai - Ban Si Kak Nok - Ban So - Ban Ta Mo - Ban Tha Yai - Ban Ton Makham - Ban Trok Hom - Ban Trong Khuan - Ban Wang Hong - Ban Wang Maphrao - Ban Wang Phrai - Ban Wang Sai - Ban Wat Chan - Ban Wat Khok - Ban Wat Makham - Ban Wat Pa - Ban Wat Samo - Ban Wat Sema - Ban Yan Yao - Lan Saka 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 Lan Saka Named natural and historic features inside Lan Saka, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Khlong Karom - Khlong Khao Kaeo ### Hills and mountains 8 mountains; 3 hills. - Khao Luang · 1,733 m - Khao Luang · 1,148 m - Khao Phra · 1,131 m - Khao Men · 980 m - Khao Luang · 484 m - Khao Rop Khwai · 409 m - Khao Kaeo · 380 m - Khao Toeng · 373 m - Khao Lan Saka · 270 m - Khao Phian · 176 m - Khuan Yai Chan · 113 m 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 Lan Saka and the best time to visit In Lan Saka, 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 Lan Saka Places mapped inside Lan Saka in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals15 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps8 - Hotels58 - Shopping malls2 - Schools14 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants94 - Police stations1 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 Lan Saka?In Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand - What is the population of Lan Saka?35,420 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Lan Saka?About 48 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Lan Saka?About 102 people per km² - What borders Lan Saka?Chang Klang, Chawang, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phipun, Phra Phrom, Phrom Khiri, Ron Phibun and Thung Song - What is there to see in Lan Saka?7th cascade – Naan Daat Faa, Kaeow Surakan Cave, Karom Waterfal, Soi Dao Waterfall - What time zone is Lan Saka in?UTC+7 - What currency is used in Lan Saka?Baht (THB) - What language is spoken in Lan Saka?Thai, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Lan Saka?74 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Lan Saka?Settlements lie between 22 m and 112 m - What is the highest point in Lan Saka?Khao Luang (1,733 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Lan Saka?February and April - How many hospitals are in Lan Saka?15 mapped - How many banks are in Lan Saka?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Lan Saka?8 mapped - What is the P-code of Lan Saka?TH8003 (OCHA common operational dataset)