# Ko Yao, Phangnga Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/ko-yao/

District · Phangnga Province 

# Ko Yao

Ko Yao is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Phangnga Province. It had an estimated **10,728 people** in 2023 on 139 km² (about 77 per km²). Its main town is Ko Yao. It is divided into 3 subdistricts. 52 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 330 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 10,728people (2023)
- 139km²
- 3subdistricts
- 330mapped services

## How many people live in Ko Yao?

Ko Yao had an estimated **10,728 people** in 2023 — 4.4% of Phangnga Province, 891st of 928 districts. There are 928 women for every 1,000 men (below the Phangnga Province figure of 962). Spread over 139 km², that is about **77 people per km²**, 541st of 928 districts.

22.7% of people are children under 15 and 12.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 39 across Phangnga Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

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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 Ko Yao?

Ko Yao lies in [Phangnga Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). By area it is the 821st largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 3.4% of [Phangnga Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/). The centre of Ko Yao is about 658 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 36 km from Phang Nga, the main town of Phangnga Province. The centre point is at 8.1340° N, 98.6092° E. Local names: เกาะยาว .

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 Ko Yao

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ko Yao Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/ko-yao/ko-yao-noi/) 47 26 196 

[Ko Yao Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/ko-yao/ko-yao-yai/) 41 11 47 

[Phru Nai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/ko-yao/phru-nai/) 51 15 87 

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 Ko Yao

Open gazetteers list **52 villages, towns and localities** in Ko Yao. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Phru Nai (5,713). Settlements here lie between about 7 m and 75 m above sea level (median 17 m).

- Ao Hin Kong
- Ao Loh Ha
- Ao Nui
- Ao Pun Te
- Ao Son
- Ao Tha Kae
- Baan Chong Lat
- Baan Lam Sai
- Ban An Pao
- Ban Ao Bo Le
- Ban Ao Krapho
- Ban Ba Kan Pa
- Ban Chong Lat
- Ban Hin Kong
- Ban Khiam Ngam
- Ban Khlong Bon
- Ban Khlong Din Niao
- Ban Khlong Hia
- Ban Ko Boi Yai
- Ban Laem Sai
- Ban Laem Yang
- Ban Lo Pa Ret
- Ban Lo Pla Lai
- Ban Lo Po Noi
- Ban Lo Po Yai
- Ban Nai
- Ban Nai Wat
- Ban Nam Chuet
- Ban Ok
- Ban Pak Khlong Hia
- Ban Phru Nai
- Ban Rim Thale
- Ban Son Ngam
- Ban Ta Reua
- Ban Tha Khai
- Ban Tha Khao
- Ban Tha Ma No
- Ban Tha Ruea
- Ban Thap Tai
- Ban Ya Mi
- Haad Klong Jaak
- Haad Laem Ko
- Haad Lam Sai
- Haad Pasai
- Haad Sai Kaew
- Haad Tha Kao
- Ko Yao
- Laem Yang
- Rim Talae
- Tha Kai
- Tha Manok
- 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 Ko Yao

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Khlong Lo Pa Lai

### Coast and islands

35 islands; 24 headlands; 2 bays.

- Ao Lo Ak
- Ao Lo Po Noi
- Ko Ba Tang
- Ko Bo Rang Kai
- Ko Boi Noi
- Ko Boi Yai
- Ko Chong Lat Yai
- Ko Daeng
- Ko Dok Mai
- Ko Hat Na Ka Ya
- Ko Hong
- Ko Khai
- Ko Khai Nai
- Ko Khai Nok
- Ko Khao Khat
- Ko Klang Noi
- Ko Klang Yai
- Ko Ku Du Lek
- Ko Ku Du Yai
- Ko Li Pe
- Ko Luk Ko
- Ko Na Khae
- Ko Nok
- Ko Nok

…and 37 more.

### Hills and mountains

19 hills; 4 mountains.

- Khao Chong Lat · 337 m
- Khuan To Thing · 305 m
- Khuan Chom · 267 m
- Khuan Lo Ba Kao · 230 m
- Khuan Ya Mi · 230 m
- Khuan Klong · 228 m
- Khuan Baeng · 193 m
- Khao Khlong Hia · 184 m
- Khuan To Sae · 177 m
- Khuan Khiam · 164 m
- Khao Pak Nom · 159 m
- Khao Khuan Chuk · 130 m
- Khuan Laem Lum Pang · 117 m
- Khuan Laem Kho · 115 m
- Khuan Sai Thao · 105 m
- Khuan Laem Tai · 104 m
- Khao Ko Yao Yai · 95 m
- Khuan Mai Ngo · 84 m
- Khuan Lo Po Yai · 82 m
- Khao Nam Tok · 72 m
- Khuan Laem Yao · 39 m
- Khao Khuan Yao · 24 m
- Khuan Ya Mi · 20 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 Ko Yao and the best time to visit

In Ko Yao, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,384 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (326 mm) and the driest Feb (25 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 93 

Feb 27 25 

Mar 28 106 

Apr 28 130 

May 28 237 

Jun 28 259 

Jul 27 243 

Aug 27 277 

Sep 27 326 

Oct 27 317 

Nov 27 232 

Dec 26 139 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ko Yao

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

- Hospitals7
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels135
- Schools11
- Cinemas1
- Restaurants168
- Police stations2

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 Ko Yao?In Phangnga Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Ko Yao?10,728 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ko Yao?About 37 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ko Yao?About 77 people per km²
- How many villages are in Ko Yao?52 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ko Yao?Settlements lie between 7 m and 75 m
- What is the highest point in Ko Yao?Khao Chong Lat (337 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ko Yao?January to March
- How many hospitals are in Ko Yao?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Ko Yao?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ko Yao?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ko Yao?TH8202 (OCHA common operational dataset)