# Thung Yai, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province – Subdistricts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-yai/ District · Nakhon Si Thammarat Province # Thung Yai Thung Yai is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. It had an estimated **73,249 people** in 2023 on 604 km² (about 121 per km²). Its main town is Thung Yai. It is divided into 7 subdistricts. 119 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 204 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 73,249people (2023) - 604km² - 7subdistricts - 204mapped services ## How many people live in Thung Yai? Thung Yai had an estimated **73,249 people** in 2023 — 6.2% of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 226th of 928 districts. There are 1,038 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nakhon Si Thammarat Province figure of 1,044). Spread over 604 km², that is about **121 people per km²**, 293rd of 928 districts. 18.8% of people are children under 15 and 14.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 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 ****4,618** 5–9 ****4,615** 10–14 ****4,527** 15–19 ****4,376** 20–24 ****4,584** 25–29 ****5,175** 30–34 ****5,119** 35–39 ****5,107** 40–44 ****5,516** 45–49 ****5,588** 50–54 ****4,874** 55–59 ****4,725** 60–64 ****4,084** 65–69 ****3,703** 70–74 ****2,537** 75–79 ****1,881** 80+ ****2,220** 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 Thung Yai? Thung Yai lies in [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 9 other districts: [Bang Khan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/bang-khan/), [Chawang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/chawang/), [Khao Phanom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/krabi/khao-phanom/), [Lam Thap](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/krabi/lam-thap/), [Na Bon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/na-bon/), [Phrasaeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phrasaeng/), [Tham Phannara](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/tham-phannara/), [Thung Song](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-song/) and [Wiang Sa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/wiang-sa/). By area it is the 322nd largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 6.1% of [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/). The centre of Thung Yai is about 619 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 64 km from Nakhon Si Thammarat, the main town of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The centre point is at 8.2905° N, 99.4070° E. Local names: ทุ่งใหญ่ . 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 Thung Yai Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Bang Rup](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-yai/bang-rup/) 90 15 6 [Krung Yan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-yai/krung-yan/) 112 7 16 [Kurae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-yai/kurae/) 87 15 11 [Prik](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-yai/prik/) 108 32 24 [Tha Yang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-yai/tha-yang/) 72 25 87 [Thung Sang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-yai/thung-sang/) 53 11 17 [Thung Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/thung-yai/thung-yai/) 82 20 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 Thung Yai Open gazetteers list **119 villages, towns and localities** in Thung Yai. Settlements here lie between about 21 m and 125 m above sea level (median 44 m). - Ban Bang Hin - Ban Bang Kui - Ban Bang Pron - Ban Bang Song Phi Nong - Ban Bang Ta Pao - Ban Bang Taphao - Ban Bo Kop - Ban Bo Luk Rang - Ban Bo Mong - Ban Bo Pla - Ban Chong Khan - Ban Chulabhorn Phatthana Nueng - Ban Chulabhorn Phatthana Sam - Ban Chulabhorn Phatthana Si - Ban Hang Khao - Ban Hua Khuan - Ban Huai Ruen - Ban Huai Thong Lang - Ban Khanan - Ban Khao Din - Ban Khao Lak - Ban Khao Thalu - Ban Khao Thiam Pla - Ban Khlai Song Chong - Ban Khlong Trae - Ban Khok Khiam - Ban Khok Khlang - Ban Khok Kok - Ban Khok Man - Ban Khok Som Mao - Ban Khok Wat - Ban Khongkha Liap - Ban Khuan Khlang - Ban Khuan Kling - Ban Khuan Lamphu - Ban Khuan Mi Chai - Ban Khuan Niang - Ban Khuan Phun - Ban Khuan Pracha San - Ban Khuan Riang - Ban Khuan Sa Bua - Ban Khuan Saen - Ban Khuan Tham Mang - Ban Khuan Thung Tho - Ban Khuan To - Ban Khuan Yung - Ban Ko Pring - Ban Ko Rom - Ban Krung Yan - Ban Krung Yan Tai - Ban Kuan Lam Pu - Ban Mai - Ban Na Khae - Ban Na Khao - Ban Na Khao Kaeo - Ban Na Thom - Ban Na Yai - Ban Nai Khao Kaeo - Ban Nam Rop - Ban Nong Khla - Ban Nong Rang - Ban Nong Sai - Ban Nong Yai - Ban Nong Yung - Ban Pa Khlong Krung Yan - Ban Pa Mai - Ban Pho En - Ban Pho Kop - Ban Phrom Phriang - Ban Phru Nut - Ban Phru Phi - Ban Plai Khlong - Ban Prik - Ban Pru Si Thong Rai - Ban Rai Mu Salim - Ban Rai Mutsalim - Ban Rai Nai - Ban Rai Yao - Ban Sa Nang Manora - Ban Sai Bon - Ban Sai Cho Pa - Ban Sai Mak - Ban Sai Mut - Ban Sai Ngam - Ban Sai Put - Ban Sai Ra - Ban Sai Thiam - Ban Sai Tian - Ban Sai Yai - Ban Sai Yao - Ban Samet Chuan - Ban Si Yaek - Ban Si Yaek Kong Hin - Ban Si Yaek Nai Pi - Ban Song Phraek - Ban Tarang - Ban Tha Hin - Ban Tha Khi Raet - Ban Tha Rong Sup - Ban Thale Song Hong - Ban Tham Phedan - Ban Thang Kham - Ban Thap Khwai - Ban Thung Khae - Ban Thung Khok - Ban Thung Kruat - Ban Thung Na - Ban Thung Not - Ban Thung Samo - Ban Uat Phan - Ban Wang Din Dam - Ban Wang Hin - Ban Wang Khong - Ban Wang Sai - Ban Wat Mai - Ban Yan Chiao - Ban Yang Song Khon - Prik - Thung Yai 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 Thung Yai Named natural and historic features inside Thung Yai, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 reservoirs and tanks; 1 river or stream. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Samet Chuan - Ang Kep Nam Thung Kruat - Khlong Sang - Sa Nam Nang Manora - Sa Nam Yang Song Khon ### Hills and mountains 18 hills; 1 mountain. - Khao To · 200 m - Khao Phlu Chuang · 185 m - Khao Lak · 170 m - Khao Yai · 163 m - Khao Thiam Pa · 142 m - Khuan Chong · 134 m - Khao Kaeo · 131 m - Khao Wat · 130 m - Khuan Songsan · 127 m - Khao Tham Hora · 121 m - Khao Din · 119 m - Khao Nai · 119 m - Khao Thalu · 103 m - Khao Bang Taphao · 101 m - Khao Thale Pron · 78 m - Khao Lam Thang · 76 m - Khao Rup · 75 m - Khao Tha · 67 m - Khao Sang · 66 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 Thung Yai and the best time to visit In Thung Yai, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,384 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (334 mm) and the driest Feb (32 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 137 Feb 25 32 Mar 26 115 Apr 28 115 May 27 212 Jun 26 215 Jul 26 212 Aug 26 220 Sep 26 270 Oct 26 289 Nov 25 334 Dec 25 232 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Thung Yai Places mapped inside Thung Yai in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals24 - Banks5 - Petrol pumps20 - Hotels13 - Shopping malls3 - Schools35 - Colleges and universities14 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants81 - Police stations2 - Dental clinics2 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 Thung Yai?In Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand - What is the population of Thung Yai?73,249 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Thung Yai?About 39 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Thung Yai?About 121 people per km² - What borders Thung Yai?Bang Khan, Chawang, Khao Phanom, Lam Thap, Na Bon, Phrasaeng, Tham Phannara, Thung Song and Wiang Sa - How many villages are in Thung Yai?119 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Thung Yai?Settlements lie between 21 m and 125 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Thung Yai?4 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Thung Yai?Khao To (200 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Thung Yai?February to April - How many hospitals are in Thung Yai?24 mapped - How many banks are in Thung Yai?5 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Thung Yai?20 mapped - What is the P-code of Thung Yai?TH8011 (OCHA common operational dataset)