# Nan Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/ Province · Thailand # Nan Province Nan Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **379,199 people** in 2023 on 12,191 km² (about 31 per km²). Its main town is Nan. It is divided into 15 districts. 1,029 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,620 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 379,199people (2023) - 12,191km² - 15districts - 2,620mapped services ## How many people live in Nan Province? Nan Province had an estimated **379,199 people** in 2023 — 0.5% of Thailand, 56th of 77 provinces. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (below the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 12,191 km², that is about **31 people per km²**, 75th of 77 provinces. 17.2% of people are children under 15 and 17.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 47 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people. 0–4 ****20,816** 5–9 ****21,099** 10–14 ****23,396** 15–19 ****19,743** 20–24 ****12,133** 25–29 ****14,091** 30–34 ****15,962** 35–39 ****19,112** 40–44 ****29,033** 45–49 ****35,955** 50–54 ****37,827** 55–59 ****36,477** 60–64 ****27,327** 65–69 ****25,071** 70–74 ****16,689** 75–79 ****12,230** 80+ ****12,238** 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 Nan Province? Nan Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 3 other provinces: [Phayao Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/), [Phrae Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/) and [Uttaradit Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/uttaradit/). By area it is the 11th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 2.4% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Nan Province is about 565 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 18.8255° N, 100.7934° E. Local names: น่าน . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Districts of Nan Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Nan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/mueang-nan/) 78,449 74 1,065 11 1,060 [Wiang Sa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/wiang-sa/) 57,734 28 2,092 17 215 [Pua](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/pua/) 44,326 55 804 12 367 [Tha Wang Pha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/tha-wang-pha/) 35,414 45 784 10 166 [Phu Phiang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/phu-phiang/) 31,632 71 445 7 182 [Na Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/na-noi/) 23,668 20 1,212 7 124 [Chiang Klang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/chiang-klang/) 19,614 62 314 6 109 [Mae Charim](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/mae-charim/) 13,451 13 1,038 5 39 [Chaloem Phra Kiat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/chaloem-phra-kiat/) 13,209 23 568 2 34 [Santi Suk](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/santi-suk/) 11,456 29 395 3 48 [Bo Kluea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/bo-kluea/) 11,047 12 924 4 132 [Na Muen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/na-muen/) 10,728 12 861 4 34 [Thung Chang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/thung-chang/) 10,558 15 708 4 39 [Ban Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/ban-luang/) 9,154 24 382 4 40 [Song Khwae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/song-khwae/) 8,759 15 600 3 31 Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha); [National Statistics Office of Thailand via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tha). ## Largest towns in Nan Province - Nan24,670 - Chiang Klang13,244 - Ban Thung Klang7,857 - Ban Phrao631 - Ban Mai Chai Thong Rat450 - Ban Yot Doi Watthana250 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Nan Province Named natural and historic features inside Nan Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 388 rivers and streams; 117 reservoirs and tanks; 1 waterfall. - Ang Hok - Ang Hua Chai - Ang Huai Sai Khao - Ang Kep Nam Ban Na Wong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phon Sawan - Ang Kep Nam Ban San Na Nong Mai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Wang Wa - Ang Kep Nam Chiranan - Ang Kep Nam Fa - Ang Kep Nam Huai Bua - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chang Noi - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chiang Rai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chok - Ang Kep Nam Huai Din Daeng - Ang Kep Nam Huai Fa - Ang Kep Nam Huai Fai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Haet - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Lap - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hung - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khao Lam - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khao Lam - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khian …and 482 more. ### Hills and mountains 398 mountains; 11 hills; 1 mountain pass. - Doi Dong Ya Wai · 1,927 m - Doi Khang Ho · 1,895 m - Doi Khun Nam Nan · 1,828 m - Doi Phu Wae · 1,800 m - Doi Pa Kha · 1,791 m - Phu Kha · 1,786 m - Doi Chom Hang · 1,761 m - Doi Kio Chi · 1,733 m - Doi Pang Kop Tai · 1,727 m - Doi Phu Sanan · 1,710 m - Doi Long · 1,687 m - Doi Phu Huat · 1,675 m - Doi Phu Fa · 1,670 m - Doi Kio Hen · 1,667 m - Doi Ya Wai · 1,659 m - Doi Phu Langka · 1,641 m - Doi Chi · 1,638 m - Doi Nun · 1,636 m - Doi Khun Huai Pa Dong Daeng · 1,631 m - Doi Nok Wua · 1,631 m - Doi Ku Sathan · 1,609 m - Phu Pha Lek · 1,592 m - Doi Pang Kop · 1,589 m - Doi Phu Wae · 1,544 m …and 386 more. ### Getting around 4 airfields. - Ban Tin Tok - Sa - Tha Akadsayan Ban Pua - Tha Akatsayan Thung Chang 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 Nan Province and the best time to visit In Nan Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,257 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (270 mm) and the driest Feb (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 20 16 Feb 23 6 Mar 25 31 Apr 28 85 May 27 173 Jun 26 140 Jul 25 222 Aug 25 270 Sep 25 199 Oct 24 79 Nov 22 22 Dec 20 13 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nan Province Places mapped inside Nan Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals279 - Banks61 - ATMs9 - Petrol pumps108 - Hotels712 - Shopping malls11 - Schools166 - Colleges and universities51 - Cinemas2 - Pharmacies30 - Restaurants1,136 - Police stations38 - Dental clinics17 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 Nan Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Nan Province?379,199 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nan Province?About 47 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nan Province?About 31 people per km² - What borders Nan Province?Phayao Province, Phrae Province and Uttaradit Province - What is the largest town in Nan Province?Nan - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Nan Province?117 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Nan Province?Doi Dong Ya Wai (1,927 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nan Province?October to April - How many hospitals are in Nan Province?279 mapped - How many banks are in Nan Province?61 mapped - How many ATMs are in Nan Province?9 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Nan Province?108 mapped - What is the P-code of Nan Province?TH55 (OCHA common operational dataset)