# Narathiwat Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/ Province · Thailand # Narathiwat Province Narathiwat Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **578,731 people** in 2023 on 4,488 km² (about 129 per km²). Its main town is Narathiwat. It is divided into 13 districts. 1,356 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,559 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 578,731people (2023) - 4,488km² - 13districts - 1,559mapped services ## How many people live in Narathiwat Province? Narathiwat Province had an estimated **578,731 people** in 2023 — 0.8% of Thailand, 40th of 77 provinces. There are 1,013 women for every 1,000 men (below the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 4,488 km², that is about **129 people per km²**, 22nd of 77 provinces. 25.8% of people are children under 15 and 11.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people. 0–4 ****48,959** 5–9 ****52,443** 10–14 ****47,968** 15–19 ****41,981** 20–24 ****37,420** 25–29 ****40,469** 30–34 ****34,862** 35–39 ****33,549** 40–44 ****37,382** 45–49 ****38,410** 50–54 ****32,165** 55–59 ****35,437** 60–64 ****30,979** 65–69 ****24,464** 70–74 ****18,430** 75–79 ****11,555** 80+ ****12,258** 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 Narathiwat Province? Narathiwat Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 2 other provinces: [Pattani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/pattani/) and [Yala Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/yala/). By area it is the 47th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 0.9% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Narathiwat Province is about 852 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 6.1842° N, 101.7327° E. Local names: นราธิวาส . 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 Narathiwat Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Narathiwat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/mueang-narathiwat/) 86,870 275 315 7 541 [Ra-Ngae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/ra-ngae/) 59,116 147 403 7 121 [Rueso](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/rueso/) 52,505 109 482 9 117 [Su-Ngai Kolok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/su-ngai-kolok/) 48,859 366 133 4 275 [Waeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/waeng/) 46,261 164 282 6 71 [Tak Bai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/tak-bai/) 45,269 161 280 8 110 [Si Sakhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/si-sakhon/) 42,356 81 524 6 34 [Bacho](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/bacho/) 41,404 228 181 6 76 [Chanae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/chanae/) 35,112 59 591 4 34 [Su-Ngai Padi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/su-ngai-padi/) 34,786 90 386 6 53 [Cho-Airong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/cho-airong/) 33,286 171 195 3 28 [Yi-Ngo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/yi-ngo/) 31,135 167 187 6 64 [Sukhirin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/sukhirin/) 21,772 41 526 5 35 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 Narathiwat Province - Narathiwat47,771 - Su-ngai Kolok42,776 - Tak Bai17,241 - Ra-ngae16,862 - Ban Su-ngai Pa Di14,274 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 Narathiwat Province Named natural and historic features inside Narathiwat Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 331 rivers and streams; 20 reservoirs and tanks; 6 waterfalls. - Ai Tika - Ang Kep Nam Ban Ba Lu Ka Hi Le - Ang Kep Nam Ban Bue Ra Pe - Ang Kep Nam Ban Khok Yang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Lu Po Pe - Ang Kep Nam Ban Ta Po - Ang Kep Nam Ban Ya De - Ang Kep Nam Ban Yalutong - Ang Kep Nam Khao Samnak - Ang Kep Nam Klia Ban - Ang Kep Nam Pi Nge Mu Do - Ang Kep Nam Rai Yai - Ang Kep Nam Sa Cho - Ang Kep Nam To Daeng - Ang Kep Nam Witthayalai Kasettakam - Huai AI Ka Sae - Huai Ba Tu - Huai Bue Tae La Yo - Huai Lo Tia - Huai Sakupa - Khlong A-lu - Khlong AI Tue Ngo - Khlong Ai A To - Khlong Ai Ba Tu …and 333 more. ### Hills and mountains 49 hills; 42 mountains. - Khao Ta We · 1,172 m - Khao Pok Yo · 1,073 m - Khao Bue Ke Bue Sa · 1,040 m - Khao Ku Nung Cho Nong · 1,017 m - Khao Li Pae · 927 m - Khao Ba Lu · 813 m - Khao Mo Tae · 795 m - Khao A No Yong · 790 m - Khao Bu Ke To Lae Chong · 742 m - Bukit Jeli · 737 m - Khao Dae Sa To · 718 m - Khao Bu Ke A Pi · 693 m - Khao Bu Ke Sa Ma Lia · 687 m - Khao Lo Chut · 685 m - Khao Ba Tu Ta Mong · 679 m - Khao Bu Lo · 679 m - Khao Ba Ke To Mu Deng · 660 m - Khao Ba Ro Ma To · 660 m - Khao Bu Lo · 649 m - Khao Ka Lubi · 634 m - Khao Ai Tue Nga · 627 m - Khao Krue So · 625 m - Khao Ni Bong · 613 m - Khao Yong · 612 m …and 67 more. ### History 1 palace. - Phra Tamnak Thaksin Ratchaniwet ### Getting around 14 railway stations; 1 airport. - Narathiwat Airport - Sathani Khok Saya - Sathani Rotfai Amphoe Su-ngai Pa Di - Sathani Rotfai Ban Ai Sa Tia - Sathani Rotfai Ban Bu Kit - Sathani Rotfai Ban To Deng - Sathani Rotfai Cho-airong - Sathani Rotfai Ka Dae - Sathani Rotfai Lalo - Sathani Rotfai Ma Rue Bo - Sathani Rotfai Pa Phai - Sathani Rotfai Rueso - Sathani Rotfai Sa Lo Bu Kit Yue Rae - Sathani Rotfai Su-ngai Kolok - Sathani Rotfai Tanyongmat 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 Narathiwat Province and the best time to visit In Narathiwat Province, the warmest month is May (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,422 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (467 mm) and the driest Feb (54 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 24 172 Feb 25 54 Mar 26 106 Apr 27 110 May 28 153 Jun 27 154 Jul 27 153 Aug 27 179 Sep 27 182 Oct 26 263 Nov 26 467 Dec 25 430 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Narathiwat Province Places mapped inside Narathiwat Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals214 - Banks57 - ATMs4 - Petrol pumps76 - Hotels115 - Shopping malls8 - Schools273 - Colleges and universities45 - Pharmacies16 - Restaurants680 - Police stations49 - Dental clinics22 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 Narathiwat Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Narathiwat Province?578,731 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Narathiwat Province?About 33 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Narathiwat Province?About 129 people per km² - What borders Narathiwat Province?Pattani Province and Yala Province - What is the largest town in Narathiwat Province?Narathiwat - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Narathiwat Province?20 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Narathiwat Province?Khao Ta We (1,172 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Narathiwat Province?February to April - How many hospitals are in Narathiwat Province?214 mapped - How many banks are in Narathiwat Province?57 mapped - How many ATMs are in Narathiwat Province?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Narathiwat Province?76 mapped - What is the P-code of Narathiwat Province?TH96 (OCHA common operational dataset)