# Khao Pu Subdistrict, Si Banphot, Phatthalung Province

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Subdistrict · Si Banphot 

# Khao Pu

Khao Pu is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Si Banphot, Phatthalung Province. It covers **88.2 km²**. 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 88.2km²
- 8mapped services
- 85 mtypical elevation

## Where is Khao Pu?

Khao Pu lies in [Si Banphot](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phatthalung/si-banphot/), [Phatthalung Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phatthalung/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other subdistricts: [Khao Ya](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phatthalung/si-banphot/khao-ya/), [Ko Tao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phatthalung/pa-phayom/ko-tao/), [Nam Phut](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/trang/mueang-trang/nam-phut/), [Pak Chaem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/trang/huai-yot/pak-chaem/) and [Tapaen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phatthalung/si-banphot/tapaen/). By area it is the 1565th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 36.9% of [Si Banphot](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phatthalung/si-banphot/). The centre of Khao Pu is about 677 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 5.9 km from Si Banphot, the main town of Si Banphot. The centre point is at 7.7010° N, 99.8345° E. Local names: เขาปู่ .

Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha).

## Things to see in and around Khao Pu

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Khao Pu: 3 viewpoints; 1 waterfall; 1 attraction; 1 national park.

- Riang Thong Waterfall · waterfall
- Khao Pu - Khao Ya National Park · national park
- 360 View · viewpoint
- Kuan Khai Chon Viewpoint 360° · viewpoint
- Pha Phueng · viewpoint
- Matcha Cave · attraction

### Nearby, outside Khao Pu

- Tham Nam Lot Phitsadan · cave, Ban Na13 km
- Trang Andaman Gateway · monument, Chong14 km
- Pak Jaem waterfall · attraction, Pak Chaem17 km
- khao chong botanical garden trang · attraction, Chong17 km
- Kachong Waterfall · waterfall, Chong18 km
- ตลาด ป่าไฝ่สร้างสุข · attraction, Tanot Duan19 km
- deer’s open zoo · attraction, Ban Na20 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Khao Pu

- Time zoneUTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok
- CurrencyBaht (THB)
- Country calling code+66
- LanguagesThai, English
- Plug typesType A, B, C, F · 220 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Trang Airport (TST) · Trang32 km
- Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) · Nakhon Si Thammarat94 km

### Nearest railway station

Huai Yot (Huai Yot), about 24 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:25, sunset around 18:06).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Khao Pu

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Khao Pu. Settlements here lie between about 61 m and 103 m above sea level (median 85 m).

- Ban Dan
- Ban Huai Khrok
- Ban Khao Pa Rae
- Ban Khao Pu
- Ban Khon Yang
- Ban Khuan Lom
- Ban Lo Khan
- Ban Lo Prang
- Ban Nai Wang
- Ban Nuea
- Ban Pa To
- Ban Pho Le
- Ban Phrong
- Ban Riang Ngam
- Ban Sai Pradu
- Ban Tha Yung
- Ban Thung Yung
- Ban Wang La Pho

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 Khao Pu

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Ang Kep Nam Ban Pa Payom
- Huai Klai
- Huai Tha Nae
- Khlong Huai Lot
- Khlong Huai Yuan
- Khlong Yai

### Hills and mountains

4 mountains; 3 hills.

- Khao Daen · 701 m
- Khuan Hin Kling · 571 m
- Khuan Lom · 563 m
- Khao Yang Taek · 455 m
- Khao Nai Wang · 384 m
- Khao Khuan Pong · 262 m
- Khao Pa Rae · 142 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 Khao Pu and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Si Banphot, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,195 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (336 mm) and the driest Feb (29 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 26 115 

Feb 26 29 

Mar 27 98 

Apr 28 124 

May 28 179 

Jun 27 176 

Jul 27 192 

Aug 26 199 

Sep 26 223 

Oct 26 272 

Nov 26 336 

Dec 26 253 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Khao Pu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital รพ.ศรีบรรพต · Khao Pu 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.71294&mlon=99.87373#map=17/7.71294/99.87373) 

Bank ธนาคารกรุงไทย สาขาควนขนุน · Don Sai 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73442&mlon=99.98190#map=17/7.73442/99.98190) 

ATM Krung Thai Bank · Ban Phrao 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.80996&mlon=99.93782#map=17/7.80996/99.93782) 

Petrol pump คาลเท็กซ์ สาขา ป.รุ่งเรืองกิจ ปิโตรเลียม · Don Sai 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73094&mlon=99.93366#map=17/7.73094/99.93366) 

Hotel แกรนด์รดา รีสอร์ท. · Khao Ya 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.74260&mlon=99.89373#map=17/7.74260/99.89373) 

Mall เซเว่นป่าพะยอม · Ban Phrao 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.83436&mlon=99.93791#map=17/7.83436/99.93791) 

School Ban Khao Pu School · Khao Pu 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.70980&mlon=99.83211#map=17/7.70980/99.83211) 

College วิทยาลัยการอาชีพควนขนุน · Chamuang 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.75287&mlon=99.95271#map=17/7.75287/99.95271) 

Police station สถานีตำรวจภูธรศรีบรรพต · Khao Ya 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.71941&mlon=99.88251#map=17/7.71941/99.88251) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Khao Pu

Places mapped inside Khao Pu in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Schools3
- Restaurants4

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.

## Other subdistricts in Si Banphot

- Khao Ya
- Tapaen

## Quick answers

- Where is Khao Pu?In Si Banphot, Phatthalung Province, Thailand
- What borders Khao Pu?Khao Ya, Ko Tao, Nam Phut, Pak Chaem and Tapaen
- What is there to see in Khao Pu?360 View, Khao Pu - Khao Ya National Park, Kuan Khai Chon Viewpoint 360°, Matcha Cave
- What time zone is Khao Pu in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Khao Pu?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Khao Pu?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Khao Pu?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Khao Pu?Settlements lie between 61 m and 103 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Khao Pu?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Khao Pu?Khao Daen (701 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Khao Pu?January to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Khao Pu?รพ.ศรีบรรพต, about 4.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Khao Pu?ธนาคารกรุงไทย สาขาควนขนุน, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Khao Pu?Krung Thai Bank, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Khao Pu?คาลเท็กซ์ สาขา ป.รุ่งเรืองกิจ ปิโตรเลียม, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Khao Pu?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Khao Pu?TH930702 (OCHA common operational dataset)