# Sichon, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province – Subdistricts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/ District · Nakhon Si Thammarat Province # Sichon Sichon is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. It had an estimated **70,673 people** in 2023 on 689 km² (about 103 per km²). It is divided into 9 subdistricts. 122 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 470 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 70,673people (2023) - 689km² - 9subdistricts - 470mapped services ## How many people live in Sichon? Sichon had an estimated **70,673 people** in 2023 — 6.0% of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 239th of 928 districts. There are 1,035 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nakhon Si Thammarat Province figure of 1,044). Spread over 689 km², that is about **103 people per km²**, 351st of 928 districts. 17.5% of people are children under 15 and 18.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 44 years (it is 42 across Nakhon Si Thammarat Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,879** 5–9 ****4,183** 10–14 ****4,315** 15–19 ****3,815** 20–24 ****3,102** 25–29 ****3,621** 30–34 ****3,944** 35–39 ****4,577** 40–44 ****5,138** 45–49 ****5,285** 50–54 ****4,992** 55–59 ****5,481** 60–64 ****5,084** 65–69 ****4,795** 70–74 ****3,293** 75–79 ****2,237** 80+ ****2,932** 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 Sichon? Sichon lies in [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other districts: [Don Sak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/don-sak/), [Kanchanadit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/), [Khanom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/khanom/), [Nopphitam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/nopphitam/) and [Tha Sala](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/). By area it is the 264th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 7.0% of [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/). The centre of Sichon is about 538 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 62 km from Nakhon Si Thammarat, the main town of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The centre point is at 8.9652° N, 99.8033° E. Local names: สิชล . 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 Sichon Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Chalong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/chalong/) 81 10 25 [Khao Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/khao-noi/) 125 10 9 [Plian](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/plian/) 54 13 23 [Sao Phao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/sao-phao/) 40 18 68 [Si Khit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/si-khit/) 131 14 16 [Sichon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/sichon/) 40 10 175 [Theppharat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/theppharat/) 84 12 16 [Thung Prang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/thung-prang/) 58 18 67 [Thung Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/thung-sai/) 76 18 71 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 Sichon Open gazetteers list **122 villages, towns and localities** in Sichon. Settlements here lie between about 3 m and 194 m above sea level (median 19 m). - Ban Ao Yang Daeng - Ban Bang Chang - Ban Bang Di - Ban Bang Po - Ban Chai Khao - Ban Chalong - Ban Chom Phibun - Ban Chom Thong - Ban Don Muang - Ban Don Nam - Ban Fai Tha - Ban Hu Nop - Ban Hua Raet - Ban Hua Thung - Ban Huai Hin Lap - Ban Huai Pling - Ban Huai Sai Thong - Ban Huai Sam - Ban Huai Si Chai - Ban Khao Fai - Ban Khao Hua Chang - Ban Khao Kha - Ban Khao Khwang - Ban Khao Kiat - Ban Khao Lak - Ban Khao Lan Wua - Ban Khao Lek - Ban Khao Nui - Ban Khao Om - Ban Khao Phap Pha - Ban Khao Phra - Ban Khao Plueak Mai - Ban Khao Sai - Ban Khao Ta Sak - Ban Khao Thu Khan - Ban Khao Yai - Ban Khao Yuan Thao - Ban Khlong Mot - Ban Khlong Nga - Ban Khlong Pho - Ban Khlong Sai - Ban Khlong Tin Pet - Ban Kho Khao - Ban Khok Wua - Ban Khun Chan - Ban Klet Raet - Ban Na Khom - Ban Na Klang - Ban Na Lae - Ban Na Luek - Ban Na Mao - Ban Na Mueang - Ban Nai Don - Ban Nai Khao - Ban Nai Rai - Ban Nam Cha - Ban Nam Ron - Ban Nom Pro - Ban Nong Tao - Ban Nuea Thung - Ban Pa Maphrao - Ban Pak Dan - Ban Pak Nam Sichon - Ban Phang Hua Khwai - Ban Phang Kam - Ban Phian - Ban Phian Bon - Ban Pho Sadet - Ban Plai Thon - Ban Plai Ton - Ban Prap - Ban Ratchaphruek - Ban Sa Kut - Ban Sa Si Mum - Ban Sa Yung - Ban Sai Oi - Ban Sai Phae - Ban Sai Phlu - Ban Sai Riang - Ban Sai Sap - Ban Sai Takkataen - Ban Samphao - Ban Si Khit - Ban Sisa - Ban Talat Chan - Ban Talat Sao - Ban Talat Sichon - Ban Tambon Chalong - Ban Tha Chiao - Ban Tha Hin - Ban Tha Khok - Ban Tha Khwai - Ban Tha Mak - Ban Thanon Nai - Ban Thanon Phat - Ban Thanon Tok - Ban Theppharat - Ban Thung Chao Chai - Ban Thung Hua Na - Ban Thung Kha - Ban Thung Khan Mak - Ban Thung Khrang - Ban Thung Mai Riang - Ban Thung Nok - Ban Thung Sai - Ban Thung Yai - Ban To Ruea - Ban Ton Chan - Ban Ton Niang - Ban Ton Riang - Ban Tung Kan Mak - Ban Wa Yo - Ban Wang Luang Nai - Ban Wang Luang Nok - Ban Wang San - Ban Wat Boek - Ban Yan - Ban Yang Phrong - Haad Thung Sai - Hat Sichon - Sichon - Tumble SaoPao 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 Sichon Named natural and historic features inside Sichon, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 22 rivers and streams. - Huai Nam Ron - Huai Tha Chaeng - Khlong Chang Hai - Khlong Dai - Khlong Hin - Khlong Huai Reang - Khlong Muen Het - Khlong Nam Sai - Khlong Om - Khlong Phai Tong - Khlong Plian - Khlong Rum Prik - Khlong Sam Thep - Khlong Sao Phao - Khlong Tha Khok - Khlong Tha Khwai - Khlong Tha Lik - Khlong Tha Noi - Khlong Tha Rek - Khlong Tha Ruea Ri - Khlong Tha Thon - Khlong Wang Yai ### Coast and islands 2 headlands; 1 beach. - Hat Sao Phao - Laem Khao Kho Kwang - Laem Phlai Dam ### Hills and mountains 29 hills; 22 mountains. - Khao Yai · 1,330 m - Khao Dai · 1,115 m - Khao Khi Mot · 908 m - Khao U-Tu · 816 m - Khao Luang · 762 m - Khao Chut · 750 m - Khao Datfa · 702 m - Khao Suai · 540 m - Khao Plai Khram · 539 m - Khao Hua Chang · 461 m - Khao Kio · 458 m - Khao Klang · 431 m - Khao Wong · 414 m - Khao Phlai Dam · 398 m - Khao Sam Sap · 387 m - Khao Yai · 374 m - Khao Pha · 341 m - Khao Kio · 300 m - Khao Lak · 285 m - Khao Plueak Mai · 271 m - Khao Phrong · 264 m - Khao Lek · 263 m - Khao Kling · 255 m - Khao Lom · 250 m …and 27 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 Sichon and the best time to visit In Sichon, 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 Sichon Places mapped inside Sichon in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals40 - Banks10 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps15 - Hotels107 - Shopping malls8 - Schools40 - Colleges and universities7 - Cinemas2 - Pharmacies12 - Restaurants219 - Police stations6 - Dental clinics3 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 Sichon?In Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand - What is the population of Sichon?70,673 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Sichon?About 44 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Sichon?About 103 people per km² - What borders Sichon?Don Sak, Kanchanadit, Khanom, Nopphitam and Tha Sala - How many villages are in Sichon?122 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sichon?Settlements lie between 3 m and 194 m - What is the highest point in Sichon?Khao Yai (1,330 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sichon?February to March - How many hospitals are in Sichon?40 mapped - How many banks are in Sichon?10 mapped - How many ATMs are in Sichon?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Sichon?15 mapped - What is the P-code of Sichon?TH8014 (OCHA common operational dataset)