# Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province – Subdistricts

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District · Nakhon Si Thammarat Province 

# Tha Sala

Tha Sala is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. It had an estimated **89,259 people** in 2023 on 416 km² (about 215 per km²). Its main town is Tha Sala. It is divided into 10 subdistricts. 119 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 595 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 89,259people (2023)
- 416km²
- 10subdistricts
- 595mapped services

## How many people live in Tha Sala?

Tha Sala had an estimated **89,259 people** in 2023 — 7.6% of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 168th of 928 districts. There are 1,107 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nakhon Si Thammarat Province figure of 1,044). Spread over 416 km², that is about **215 people per km²**, 165th of 928 districts.

19.9% of people are children under 15 and 18.2% 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 62 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,802**

5–9 ****6,092**

10–14 ****5,886**

15–19 ****5,704**

20–24 ****4,808**

25–29 ****4,699**

30–34 ****4,756**

35–39 ****5,212**

40–44 ****5,719**

45–49 ****6,246**

50–54 ****5,845**

55–59 ****6,188**

60–64 ****6,035**

65–69 ****5,783**

70–74 ****4,188**

75–79 ****2,792**

80+ ****3,504**

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 Tha Sala?

Tha Sala lies in [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 4 other districts: [Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/mueang-nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Nopphitam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/nopphitam/), [Phrom Khiri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/phrom-khiri/) and [Sichon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/). By area it is the 488th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 4.2% of [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/). The centre of Tha Sala is about 565 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 31 km from Nakhon Si Thammarat, the main town of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The centre point is at 8.7066° N, 99.8955° E. Local names: ท่าศาลา .

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 Tha Sala

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Don Tako](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/don-tako/) 27 7 15 

[Hua Taphan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/hua-taphan/) 24 9 29 

[Klai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/klai/) 41 13 34 

[Mokkhalan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/mokkhalan/) 32 14 12 

[Pho Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/pho-thong/) 28 13 36 

[Sa Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/sa-kaeo/) 50 15 26 

[Taling Chan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/taling-chan/) 81 9 18 

[Tha Khuen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/tha-khuen/) 65 19 47 

[Tha Sala](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/tha-sala/) 35 18 335 

[Thai Buri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-sala/thai-buri/) 32 9 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 Tha Sala

Open gazetteers list **119 villages, towns and localities** in Tha Sala. Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 58 m above sea level (median 14 m).

- Ban Bang San
- Ban Bang Tong
- Ban Bo Krut
- Ban Bo Non
- Ban Bon Thanon
- Ban Cha-om
- Ban Chan Pho
- Ban Chang
- Ban Chimphli
- Ban Chum Long
- Ban Chum Saeng
- Ban Dan Phasi
- Ban Don Khrai
- Ban Don Kliang
- Ban Don Kun
- Ban Don Yang
- Ban Fai Ta
- Ban Fai Tha
- Ban Hin Ok
- Ban Hua Khu
- Ban Hua Sai
- Ban In Ta Nin
- Ban Inthanin
- Ban Ka Phra
- Ban Kat Man
- Ban Khaek
- Ban Khao Din
- Ban Khao Nan
- Ban Khlong Din
- Ban Khlong Khut
- Ban Khlong Kiap
- Ban Khlong Kro
- Ban Khok Lek
- Ban Khok Takhian
- Ban Khu Mai
- Ban Khu Then
- Ban Klai
- Ban Klang
- Ban Laem
- Ban Lum Na
- Ban Mai Muk
- Ban Maying
- Ban Mok Lan
- Ban Mot Kha Lan
- Ban Na Khao Wat
- Ban Na Kun
- Ban Na Met
- Ban Na Phleng
- Ban Na Thap
- Ban Na Thon
- Ban Nai Han
- Ban Nai Khro
- Ban Nai Rai
- Ban Nai Thung
- Ban Nai Tung
- Ban Nai Yat
- Ban Nam Tok
- Ban Nang Krai
- Ban Nap Pao
- Ban Nap Phao
- Ban Nong Wa
- Ban Pa Phayu
- Ban Pa Sai
- Ban Pak Chao
- Ban Pak Duat
- Ban Pak Mro
- Ban Pak Nam Mai
- Ban Pang Pring
- Ban Phang Pring
- Ban Pho
- Ban Phra Liap
- Ban Plak Chok
- Ban Plak Pla
- Ban Pracha San
- Ban Pradu Hom
- Ban Prang
- Ban Pratu Chang
- Ban Rai
- Ban Ro
- Ban Sa Bua
- Ban Sa Kaeo
- Ban Sa Ra Bua
- Ban Sai Kham
- Ban Sakha
- Ban Sala Daeng
- Ban Sala Sam Lang
- Ban Sala Ton Sathon
- Ban Samnak Muang
- Ban Si Kak
- Ban Si Yaek Wat Not
- Ban Song Phraek
- Ban Suan Chan
- Ban Suan Mak
- Ban Takhian Dam
- Ban Talat Hat
- Ban Tao Mo
- Ban Tha Lan
- Ban Tha Nai
- Ban Tha Sung
- Ban Tha Sung Bon
- Ban Thale Thai Khao
- Ban Thang Khuen
- Ban Thon Takiang
- Ban Thung Chon
- Ban Thung Kro
- Ban Thung Kro Lang
- Ban Thung Phan
- Ban Thung Tok
- Ban Tin Don
- Ban Tin Khuan
- Ban U Taphao
- Ban Wat Not
- Ban Wat Pradu
- Ban Wat Thewadaram
- Ban Wat Yai Rattana Pho
- Ban Yang Duan
- Ban Yang Ngam
- Ban Yaplong
- Tha Sala

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 Tha Sala

Named natural and historic features inside Tha Sala, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

17 rivers and streams; 2 waterfalls.

- Huai Yai
- Khlong Ai Khiao
- Khlong Bo Non
- Khlong Chum Khling
- Khlong Khu Phama
- Khlong Kiap
- Khlong Klai
- Khlong Lao
- Khlong Mo
- Khlong Ro
- Khlong Sing
- Khlong Tha Nai
- Khlong Tha Preng
- Khlong Tha Sung
- Khlong Thang Khuen
- Khlong Wang Pia
- Khlong Wang Yao
- Nam Tok Sunantha
- Nam Tok Tha Chana

### Coast and islands

3 beaches.

- Hat Dan Phasi
- Hat Sa Bua
- Hat Sai Kaeo

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Khao Cha-Om · 97 m
- Khao Phanom Trai Rat · 24 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 Tha Sala and the best time to visit

In Tha Sala, 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 Tha Sala

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

- Hospitals53
- Banks13
- Petrol pumps22
- Hotels81
- Shopping malls5
- Schools41
- Colleges and universities47
- Pharmacies12
- Restaurants315
- Police stations3
- 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 Tha Sala?In Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Tha Sala?89,259 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tha Sala?About 41 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tha Sala?About 215 people per km²
- What borders Tha Sala?Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nopphitam, Phrom Khiri and Sichon
- How many villages are in Tha Sala?119 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tha Sala?Settlements lie between 1 m and 58 m
- What is the highest point in Tha Sala?Khao Cha-Om (97 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tha Sala?February and April
- How many hospitals are in Tha Sala?53 mapped
- How many banks are in Tha Sala?13 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tha Sala?22 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tha Sala?TH8008 (OCHA common operational dataset)