# Phangnga Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/ Province · Thailand # Phangnga Province Phangnga Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **246,271 people** in 2023 on 4,096 km² (about 60 per km²). Its main town is Phang Nga. It is divided into 8 districts. 596 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,961 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 246,271people (2023) - 4,096km² - 8districts - 2,961mapped services ## How many people live in Phangnga Province? Phangnga Province had an estimated **246,271 people** in 2023 — 0.4% of Thailand, 69th of 77 provinces. There are 962 women for every 1,000 men (below the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 4,096 km², that is about **60 people per km²**, 65th of 77 provinces. 19.9% of people are children under 15 and 13.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people. 0–4 ****17,934** 5–9 ****16,258** 10–14 ****14,870** 15–19 ****13,423** 20–24 ****13,573** 25–29 ****17,717** 30–34 ****17,377** 35–39 ****16,807** 40–44 ****18,801** 45–49 ****18,280** 50–54 ****17,552** 55–59 ****16,728** 60–64 ****13,711** 65–69 ****11,698** 70–74 ****8,535** 75–79 ****5,951** 80+ ****7,056** 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 Phangnga Province? Phangnga Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 3 other provinces: [Krabi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/krabi/), [Ranong Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/) and [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/). By area it is the 53rd largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 0.8% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Phangnga Province is about 602 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 8.7377° N, 98.4179° E. Local names: พังงา . 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 Phangnga Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Thai Mueang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/thai-mueang/) 49,199 81 611 6 349 [Takua Thung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-thung/) 47,593 97 493 7 369 [Takua Pa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-pa/) 45,074 78 579 8 1,186 [Mueang Phangnga](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/mueang-phangnga/) 38,325 69 554 9 440 [Khura Buri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/khura-buri/) 21,599 26 818 4 133 [Thap Put](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/thap-put/) 19,151 65 296 6 99 [Kapong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/kapong/) 14,602 24 606 5 55 [Ko Yao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/ko-yao/) 10,728 77 139 3 330 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 Phangnga Province - Takua Pa48,004 - Phang Nga9,676 - Ban Phru Nai5,713 - Ban Khao Lak1,700 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 Phangnga Province Named natural and historic features inside Phangnga Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 146 rivers and streams; 16 waterfalls; 7 reservoirs and tanks. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Na Nai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Sai Thong - Ang Kep Nam Khao Wong - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Soi - Huai Mai Phai - Huai Sai - Khlong Ao Chak - Khlong Ban Sai - Khlong Bang Cham - Khlong Bang Cho Lek - Khlong Bang Haeng - Khlong Bang I - Khlong Bang I Sat - Khlong Bang Khan - Khlong Bang Khrang Tai - Khlong Bang La On - Khlong Bang Lam - Khlong Bang Luak - Khlong Bang Lut - Khlong Bang Nai Sang Tai - Khlong Bang Nai Si - Khlong Bang Niang - Khlong Bang Niang - Khlong Bang Pa Yut …and 145 more. ### Coast and islands 131 islands; 39 headlands; 4 beaches; 3 bays. - Ao Khlaeng - Ao Lo Ak - Ao Lo Po Noi - Bangsak Beach - Hat Ao Khoei - Hat Bang Sak - Hat Thap Tawan - Khao Phing Kan - Ko Ba Ngu - Ko Ba Tang - Ko Bang Ling - Ko Bang Pilang - Ko Bang Thung Ya Mai - Ko Bo Rang Kai - Ko Boi Noi - Ko Boi Yai - Ko Chaiya - Ko Chao Thale Nuea - Ko Chao Thale Tai - Ko Chat - Ko Chong - Ko Chong Lat Yai - Ko Daeng - Ko Daeng …and 153 more. ### Hills and mountains 120 hills; 75 mountains. - Khao Phra Mi · 1,095 m - Khao Plai Bang To · 1,037 m - Khao Daen · 1,036 m - Khao Pho Ta Luang Kaeo · 982 m - Khao Katha Khwam · 892 m - Khao Bang Mae Yai · 878 m - Khao Sok · 816 m - Khao Bang Yai · 752 m - Khao Mae Nang Khao · 654 m - Khao Khanim · 631 m - Khao Saek Phoeng · 630 m - Khao Pho Ta Luang Naeo · 625 m - Khao Bang Siat · 584 m - Khao Wang Ko · 569 m - Khao Bang Yuat · 521 m - Khao Ton Tin Nai · 510 m - Khao Lak · 490 m - Khao Hip Oi · 489 m - Khao Lak Khwai · 485 m - Khao Mon · 485 m - Khao Ba · 479 m - Khao Si Sit · 472 m - Khao Lam Pi · 466 m - Khao Bang Khrang · 464 m …and 171 more. 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 Phangnga Province and the best time to visit In Phangnga Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Sep (27 °C). About 2,815 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (406 mm) and the driest Feb (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 80 Feb 28 29 Mar 28 119 Apr 29 153 May 28 306 Jun 28 328 Jul 27 315 Aug 27 360 Sep 27 406 Oct 27 372 Nov 27 219 Dec 27 128 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phangnga Province Places mapped inside Phangnga Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals161 - Banks64 - ATMs18 - Petrol pumps106 - Hotels800 - Shopping malls10 - Schools178 - Colleges and universities18 - Cinemas3 - Pharmacies32 - Restaurants1,518 - Police stations33 - Dental clinics20 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 Phangnga Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Phangnga Province?246,271 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Phangnga Province?About 39 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Phangnga Province?About 60 people per km² - What borders Phangnga Province?Krabi Province, Ranong Province and Surat Thani Province - What is the largest town in Phangnga Province?Takua Pa - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phangnga Province?7 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Phangnga Province?Khao Phra Mi (1,095 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phangnga Province?January to February - How many hospitals are in Phangnga Province?161 mapped - How many banks are in Phangnga Province?64 mapped - How many ATMs are in Phangnga Province?18 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phangnga Province?106 mapped - What is the P-code of Phangnga Province?TH82 (OCHA common operational dataset)