# Sukhirin, Narathiwat Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/sukhirin/

District · Narathiwat Province 

# Sukhirin

Sukhirin is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Narathiwat Province. It had an estimated **21,772 people** in 2023 on 526 km² (about 41 per km²). Its main town is Sukhirin. It is divided into 5 subdistricts. 76 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 35 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 21,772people (2023)
- 526km²
- 5subdistricts
- 35mapped services

## How many people live in Sukhirin?

Sukhirin had an estimated **21,772 people** in 2023 — 3.8% of Narathiwat Province, 723rd of 928 districts. There are 882 women for every 1,000 men (below the Narathiwat Province figure of 1,013). Spread over 526 km², that is about **41 people per km²**, 810th of 928 districts.

27.0% of people are children under 15 and 11.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 33 across Narathiwat Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,101**

5–9 ****2,061**

10–14 ****1,716**

15–19 ****1,448**

20–24 ****1,440**

25–29 ****1,520**

30–34 ****1,364**

35–39 ****1,321**

40–44 ****1,433**

45–49 ****1,401**

50–54 ****1,261**

55–59 ****1,210**

60–64 ****1,043**

65–69 ****999**

70–74 ****691**

75–79 ****380**

80+ ****383**

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 Sukhirin?

Sukhirin lies in [Narathiwat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 3 other districts: [Chanae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/chanae/), [Su-Ngai Padi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/su-ngai-padi/) and [Waeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/waeng/). By area it is the 387th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 11.7% of [Narathiwat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/). The centre of Sukhirin is about 882 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 58 km from Narathiwat, the main town of Narathiwat Province. The centre point is at 5.9107° N, 101.7225° E. Local names: สุคิริน .

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 Sukhirin

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Kia](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/sukhirin/kia/) 45 12 5 

[Ma Mong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/sukhirin/ma-mong/) 173 19 21 

[Phu Khao Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/sukhirin/phu-khao-thong/) 122 12 2 

[Rom Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/sukhirin/rom-sai/) 87 13 0 

[Sukhirin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/narathiwat/sukhirin/sukhirin/) 98 22 7 

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 Sukhirin

Open gazetteers list **76 villages, towns and localities** in Sukhirin. Settlements here lie between about 59 m and 223 m above sea level (median 112 m).

- Ban Ai Chue Ro
- Ban Ai Chue Ro Nai
- Ban Ai Di Yae
- Ban Ai Ka Bu ( Ko Mo 10 )
- Ban Ai Ka Bu ( Ko Mo 11 )
- Ban Ai Ka Po
- Ban Ai Mue Se
- Ban Ai Na Bue
- Ban Ai Pa Cho
- Ban Ai Pue Rong
- Ban Ai Ti Mung
- Ban Ai Ya Mu
- Ban Ba Lu Ka Ya Ing
- Ban Bae Ta
- Ban Bu Ke Da Ma
- Ban Bue La Lo Mo To
- Ban Chulaphon Phatthana (Sip Song)
- Ban Chum Thong
- Ban Ka Lu Bi
- Ban Kia
- Ban Ko Klang
- Ban Ko Mo Chet
- Ban Ko Mo Hok
- Ban Ko Mo Kao
- Ban Ko Mo Sam
- Ban Ko Mo Sam Sai Yala
- Ban Ko Mo Si
- Ban Ko Mo Sip Chet
- Ban Ku Ba Ku Laeng
- Ban Ku Mung
- Ban Ku Yi
- Ban Laem Thong
- Ban Lamthan Thong
- Ban Lilanon (Nueng)
- Ban Lilanon (Si)
- Ban Lilanon (Song)
- Ban Ma Mong
- Ban Nam Khun
- Ban Nam Sai
- Ban Nam Thurian
- Ban Nam Tok
- Ban Nam Tok Soi Sam
- Ban Nikhom Sang Ton-eng Sukhirin
- Ban Nomklao
- Ban Non Sombun
- Ban Pa Ri
- Ban Pha Suk
- Ban Phu Khao Thong
- Ban Rak Tham
- Ban Rat Phadung
- Ban Rat Phatthana
- Ban Rat Prasan
- Ban Rat Samakkhi
- Ban Rom Sai
- Ban Ruam Chai
- Ban Sai Borisat
- Ban Sai Borisat Nok
- Ban Sai Ek
- Ban Sai Thong
- Ban Sam Soi
- Ban Santi
- Ban So Wo Nai
- Ban So Wo Nok
- Ban So Wo Wong Wian
- Ban Soi Prachin
- Ban Song Khiri
- Ban To Mo
- Ban Ton Thurian
- Ban Tonyong Mali
- Ban Wang Nam Yen
- Ban Wang Thong
- Ban Wo
- Ban Ya Bi
- Ban Ya De
- Sukhirin
- บ้านจุฬาภรณ์พัฒนา 12

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 Sukhirin

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

### Water

41 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Ai Tika
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Ya De
- Huai Lo Tia
- Khlong Ai Bong
- Khlong Ai Bue Nae
- Khlong Ai Cha Nu Wae
- Khlong Ai Chue Bo
- Khlong Ai Chue Nue Rong
- Khlong Ai Da Lo
- Khlong Ai Ka Bu
- Khlong Ai Ka Ne
- Khlong Ai Ka Nua
- Khlong Ai Ka Pe
- Khlong Ai Ka Po
- Khlong Ai Kia
- Khlong Ai Ku Yi
- Khlong Ai Kue Ri
- Khlong Ai Kue Sa
- Khlong Ai Mo Ko
- Khlong Ai Mue Se
- Khlong Ai Mue To
- Khlong Ai Pa Cho
- Khlong Ai Sae
- Khlong Ai So

…and 18 more.

### Hills and mountains

8 mountains; 2 hills.

- Khao Ba Lu · 813 m
- Khao A No Yong · 790 m
- Bukit Jeli · 737 m
- Khao Ba Tu Ta Mong · 679 m
- Khao Ba Ke To Mu Deng · 660 m
- Gunong Ulu Kaho · 598 m
- Khao Li Cho · 537 m
- Khao To Pi Kan · 512 m
- Khao Chue Ko · 268 m
- Bukit Chenong · 206 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 Sukhirin and the best time to visit

In Sukhirin, 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 Sukhirin

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

- Hospitals10
- Banks1
- Hotels1
- Schools6
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants12
- Police stations4

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 Sukhirin?In Narathiwat Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Sukhirin?21,772 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sukhirin?About 32 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sukhirin?About 41 people per km²
- What borders Sukhirin?Chanae, Su-Ngai Padi and Waeng
- How many villages are in Sukhirin?76 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sukhirin?Settlements lie between 59 m and 223 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Sukhirin?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Sukhirin?Khao Ba Lu (813 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sukhirin?February to April
- How many hospitals are in Sukhirin?10 mapped
- How many banks are in Sukhirin?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sukhirin?TH9609 (OCHA common operational dataset)