# Phetchabun Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/ Province · Thailand # Phetchabun Province Phetchabun Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **768,511 people** in 2023 on 12,389 km² (about 62 per km²). Its main town is Phetchabun. It is divided into 11 districts. 1,430 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4,458 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 768,511people (2023) - 12,389km² - 11districts - 4,458mapped services ## How many people live in Phetchabun Province? Phetchabun Province had an estimated **768,511 people** in 2023 — 1.1% of Thailand, 25th of 77 provinces. There are 1,045 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 12,389 km², that is about **62 people per km²**, 64th of 77 provinces. 18.9% of people are children under 15 and 17.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 45 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people. 0–4 ****46,946** 5–9 ****49,501** 10–14 ****48,660** 15–19 ****39,053** 20–24 ****30,249** 25–29 ****32,666** 30–34 ****39,130** 35–39 ****43,244** 40–44 ****53,263** 45–49 ****61,370** 50–54 ****66,181** 55–59 ****67,567** 60–64 ****59,122** 65–69 ****48,891** 70–74 ****35,098** 75–79 ****22,900** 80+ ****24,670** 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 Phetchabun Province? Phetchabun Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other provinces: [Chaiyaphum Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/), [Khon Kaen Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/khon-kaen/), [Loei Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/), [Lop Buri Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/), [Nakhon Sawan Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-sawan/), [Phichit Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phichit/) and [Phitsanulok Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phitsanulok/). By area it is the 10th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 2.4% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Phetchabun Province is about 283 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 16.2481° N, 101.0395° E. Local names: เพชรบูรณ์ . 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 Phetchabun Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Phetchabun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/mueang-phetchabun/) 156,034 69 2,253 17 1,109 [Lom Sak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/lom-sak/) 124,579 88 1,417 23 704 [Wichian Buri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/wichian-buri/) 105,817 70 1,520 14 363 [Nong Phai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/nong-phai/) 81,658 63 1,300 13 288 [Bueng Sam Phan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/bueng-sam-phan/) 58,030 78 745 9 253 [Si Thep](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/si-thep/) 58,019 70 826 7 219 [Lom Kao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/lom-kao/) 55,734 57 970 9 348 [Chon Daen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/chon-daen/) 53,511 48 1,115 9 187 [Khao Kho](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/khao-kho/) 34,196 42 820 7 831 [Wang Pong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/wang-pong/) 26,376 54 491 5 74 [Nam Nao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchabun/nam-nao/) 14,557 16 932 4 82 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 Phetchabun Province - Phetchabun50,656 - Wichian Buri39,272 - Nong Phai27,756 - Chon Daen17,567 - Lom Sak17,309 - Ban I Loet9,238 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 Phetchabun Province Named natural and historic features inside Phetchabun Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 107 rivers and streams; 37 reservoirs and tanks; 2 waterfalls; 1 dam. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Phak Lai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Khek Noi - Ang Kep Nam Ban Khlong Taphan Hin - Ang Kep Nam Ban Khok Charoen - Ang Kep Nam Ban Rattanai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Rim Si Muang - Ang Kep Nam Chang Ta Lut - Ang Kep Nam Chuen Chit - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khon Kaen - Ang Kep Nam Huai Luek - Ang Kep Nam Huai Nam Om - Ang Kep Nam Huai Nam Phai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Pa Daeng - Ang Kep Nam Huai Sai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Saphan Khat - Ang Kep Nam Huai Wai - Ang Kep Nam Khao Kho - Ang Kep Nam Khao Tang - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Chaliang Lap - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Krathue - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Nam Duea - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Yang - Ang Kep Nam Khuen Nam Long - Ang Kep Nam Kon Phet …and 123 more. ### Hills and mountains 326 mountains; 125 hills. - Khao Tua Khong · 1,752 m - Khao Khat · 1,461 m - Khao Pha Son Kaeo · 1,349 m - Khao Phaeng Ma · 1,317 m - Khao Ya · 1,305 m - Khao Yai · 1,247 m - Khao Pha Khao · 1,152 m - Khao Pae Pan Nam · 1,148 m - Khao Huai Bong · 1,146 m - Khao Tat Mok · 1,139 m - Khao Phaeng Ma · 1,131 m - Phu Pha Lop · 1,124 m - Khao Khun Nam Phai · 1,121 m - Phu Phaeng Ma · 1,097 m - Khao Dong Suan Miang · 1,087 m - Khao Sam Noi · 1,084 m - Khao Yai · 1,083 m - Khao Kho · 1,078 m - Khao Pae Pan Nam · 1,077 m - Khao Khok Doen Ruesi · 1,059 m - Khao Pae Pan Nam · 1,052 m - Khao Pha Khat · 1,052 m - Khao Lang Tham · 1,051 m - Khao Yai · 1,042 m …and 427 more. ### History 1 palace. - Phra Tamnak Khao Kho ### Getting around 4 airfields; 1 airport. - Ban Maeo Thap Boek - Lam Na - Lao Na - Lom Sak - Phetchabun Airport 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 Phetchabun Province and the best time to visit In Phetchabun Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,132 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (227 mm) and the driest Dec (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 11 Feb 26 11 Mar 28 45 Apr 30 78 May 28 142 Jun 27 140 Jul 26 150 Aug 26 192 Sep 26 227 Oct 25 111 Nov 24 17 Dec 22 7 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phetchabun Province Places mapped inside Phetchabun Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals444 - Banks101 - ATMs7 - Petrol pumps210 - Hotels1,049 - Shopping malls36 - Schools627 - Colleges and universities85 - Cinemas5 - Pharmacies39 - Restaurants1,770 - Police stations45 - Dental clinics40 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 Phetchabun Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Phetchabun Province?768,511 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Phetchabun Province?About 45 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Phetchabun Province?About 62 people per km² - What borders Phetchabun Province?Chaiyaphum Province, Khon Kaen Province, Loei Province, Lop Buri Province, Nakhon Sawan Province, Phichit Province and Phitsanulok Province - What is the largest town in Phetchabun Province?Phetchabun - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phetchabun Province?37 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Phetchabun Province?Khao Tua Khong (1,752 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phetchabun Province?October to February - How many hospitals are in Phetchabun Province?444 mapped - How many banks are in Phetchabun Province?101 mapped - How many ATMs are in Phetchabun Province?7 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phetchabun Province?210 mapped - What is the P-code of Phetchabun Province?TH67 (OCHA common operational dataset)