# Takua Thung, Phangnga Province – Subdistricts & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-thung/

District · Phangnga Province 

# Takua Thung

Takua Thung is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Phangnga Province. It had an estimated **47,593 people** in 2023 on 493 km² (about 97 per km²). Its main town is Takua Thung. It is divided into 7 subdistricts. 94 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 369 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 47,593people (2023)
- 493km²
- 7subdistricts
- 369mapped services

## How many people live in Takua Thung?

Takua Thung had an estimated **47,593 people** in 2023 — 19.3% of Phangnga Province, 385th of 928 districts. There are 963 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Phangnga Province figure of 962). Spread over 493 km², that is about **97 people per km²**, 393rd of 928 districts.

19.4% of people are children under 15 and 13.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 39 across Phangnga Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,423**

5–9 ****3,177**

10–14 ****2,632**

15–19 ****2,564**

20–24 ****2,805**

25–29 ****3,417**

30–34 ****3,296**

35–39 ****3,126**

40–44 ****3,586**

45–49 ****3,605**

50–54 ****3,437**

55–59 ****3,446**

60–64 ****2,641**

65–69 ****2,273**

70–74 ****1,597**

75–79 ****1,154**

80+ ****1,414**

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 Takua Thung?

Takua Thung lies in [Phangnga Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 2 other districts: [Mueang Phangnga](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/mueang-phangnga/) and [Thai Mueang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/thai-mueang/). By area it is the 418th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 12.0% of [Phangnga Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/). The centre of Takua Thung is about 650 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 25 km from Phang Nga, the main town of Phangnga Province. The centre point is at 8.2952° N, 98.3691° E. Local names: ตะกั่วทุ่ง .

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 Takua Thung

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Kalai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-thung/kalai/) 98 15 37 

[Khlong Khian](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-thung/khlong-khian/) 68 16 25 

[Khok Kloi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-thung/khok-kloi/) 73 18 222 

[Krasom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-thung/krasom/) 70 9 38 

[Lo Yung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-thung/lo-yung/) 72 19 20 

[Tha Yu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-thung/tha-yu/) 59 9 16 

[Tham](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-thung/tham/) 53 10 11 

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 Takua Thung

Open gazetteers list **94 villages, towns and localities** in Takua Thung. Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 238 m above sea level (median 19 m).

- Ban Ao Makham
- Ban Ba Gan
- Ban Ba Kan
- Ban Bang Cham
- Ban Bang Chan
- Ban Bang Khwan
- Ban Bang Lam
- Ban Bang Mak
- Ban Bang Nu
- Ban Bang Pla
- Ban Bang Sai
- Ban Bang Son
- Ban Bang Yi Suea
- Ban Bo Noen
- Ban Chao Khrua
- Ban Chao Lang
- Ban Chi Noi
- Ban Chiang Mai
- Ban Chin
- Ban Chong Khap
- Ban Chueak Nam
- Ban Don
- Ban Fai Na
- Ban Fang Tawan Ok
- Ban Farang
- Ban Fong
- Ban Han Bua
- Ban Han Pa To
- Ban Hat Sai Plueak Ho
- Ban Hat Sai Plueak Hoi
- Ban Hin Rom
- Ban Hin Sam Kon
- Ban Kalai
- Ban Khao Pi Lai
- Ban Khao Po
- Ban Khlong Khian
- Ban Khlong Kian
- Ban Khlong Sai
- Ban Khlong Thom
- Ban Khok Kloi
- Ban Khok Liang
- Ban Khuan
- Ban Khum Mut
- Ban Ko Klang
- Ban Ko Raet
- Ban Krasom
- Ban Laem Hin
- Ban Lam Wa Nok
- Ban Lo Yung
- Ban Mai
- Ban Met Nang Chi
- Ban Na
- Ban Na Hin
- Ban Na Klang
- Ban Na Tai
- Ban Na Thale
- Ban Na Thong
- Ban Nai
- Ban Nai Yong
- Ban Nuea
- Ban Pa Yang
- Ban Phakchit
- Ban Phru Kok
- Ban Phru Yai
- Ban Rai Bi
- Ban Sam Chong
- Ban Sam Chong Nuea
- Ban Sam Chong Tai
- Ban Saphan Phra
- Ban Suan To
- Ban Tak Daet
- Ban Tha Khuan
- Ban Tha Nun
- Ban Tha Pak Waeng
- Ban Tha Ruea
- Ban Tha Yu
- Ban Tham
- Ban Tho
- Ban Thonglang
- Ban Thung Khilek
- Ban Thung Krut
- Ban Thung Not
- Ban Ti Tae
- Ban Ti Te
- Ban Ton Din Nai
- Ban Ton Din Nok
- Ban Ton Muang
- Ban Ton Sae
- Ban Tong Lang
- Ban Wat Khao
- Ban Yan Saba
- Kalai
- Khok Kloi
- Takua Thung

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 Takua Thung

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Huai Sai
- Khlong Bang Lam
- Khlong Kalai
- Khlong Khok Kloi
- Khlong Khum Mut
- Khlong Lat Krasom
- Khlong Lo Yung
- Khlong Sai
- Khlong Thonglang
- Nam Tok Raman

### Coast and islands

31 islands; 6 headlands.

- Khao Phing Kan
- Ko Chao Thale Nuea
- Ko Chao Thale Tai
- Ko Daeng
- Ko Hat Pae Tong
- Ko Ka
- Ko Khai
- Ko Khao Nap Nam
- Ko Khao Tao
- Ko Klang
- Ko Klang
- Ko Klang
- Ko La Na
- Ko Laem Ra
- Ko Lang Aen
- Ko Lo Lo
- Ko Mai Riang
- Ko Phae
- Ko Phakwan
- Ko Phra At Thao
- Ko Phra Wat Noi
- Ko Ra Ya Ring
- Ko Sawang Yai
- Ko Song Phi Nong

…and 13 more.

### Hills and mountains

8 mountains; 5 hills.

- Khao Ton Tin Nai · 510 m
- Khao Po · 463 m
- Khao Hang Hong · 454 m
- Khao Bang Lam · 400 m
- Khao Nai Phrai · 353 m
- Khao Khuan Kha · 333 m
- Khuan Bang I Tam · 304 m
- Khuan Ton Muang · 272 m
- Khao Nai Phrai · 239 m
- Khuan Yan Saba · 175 m
- Khuan Thonglang · 124 m
- Khuan To Nam · 60 m
- Khao Tham · 38 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 Takua Thung and the best time to visit

In Takua Thung, 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 Takua Thung

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

- Hospitals25
- Banks8
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps16
- Hotels82
- Shopping malls3
- Schools40
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies5
- Restaurants182
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics3

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 Takua Thung?In Phangnga Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Takua Thung?47,593 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Takua Thung?About 39 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Takua Thung?About 97 people per km²
- What borders Takua Thung?Mueang Phangnga and Thai Mueang
- How many villages are in Takua Thung?94 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Takua Thung?Settlements lie between 5 m and 238 m
- What is the highest point in Takua Thung?Khao Ton Tin Nai (510 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Takua Thung?January to February
- How many hospitals are in Takua Thung?25 mapped
- How many banks are in Takua Thung?8 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Takua Thung?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Takua Thung?16 mapped
- What is the P-code of Takua Thung?TH8204 (OCHA common operational dataset)