# Phetchaburi Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/ Province · Thailand # Phetchaburi Province Phetchaburi Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **440,471 people** in 2023 on 6,183 km² (about 71 per km²). Its main town is Phetchaburi. It is divided into 8 districts. 791 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4,259 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 440,471people (2023) - 6,183km² - 8districts - 4,259mapped services ## How many people live in Phetchaburi Province? Phetchaburi Province had an estimated **440,471 people** in 2023 — 0.6% of Thailand, 48th of 77 provinces. There are 1,069 women for every 1,000 men (above the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 6,183 km², that is about **71 people per km²**, 57th of 77 provinces. 15.7% of people are children under 15 and 17.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 43 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people. 0–4 ****22,534** 5–9 ****22,965** 10–14 ****23,649** 15–19 ****25,168** 20–24 ****24,721** 25–29 ****25,893** 30–34 ****26,079** 35–39 ****27,172** 40–44 ****31,943** 45–49 ****33,830** 50–54 ****34,867** 55–59 ****34,425** 60–64 ****31,586** 65–69 ****25,250** 70–74 ****19,687** 75–79 ****13,641** 80+ ****17,061** 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 Phetchaburi Province? Phetchaburi Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 3 other provinces: [Prachuap Khiri Khan Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/), [Ratchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/) and [Samut Songkhram Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/samut-songkhram/). By area it is the 36th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 1.2% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Phetchaburi Province is about 131 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 12.9534° N, 99.6148° E. Local names: เพชรบุรี . 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 Phetchaburi Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Phetchaburi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/mueang-phetchaburi/) 109,693 379 289 24 1,315 [Tha Yang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/tha-yang/) 77,735 99 782 12 428 [Cha-Am](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/) 73,419 139 526 9 1,429 [Ban Lat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/ban-lat/) 49,735 191 260 18 246 [Ban Laem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/ban-laem/) 48,193 241 200 10 220 [Khao Yoi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/khao-yoi/) 36,868 116 317 10 273 [Kaeng Krachan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/kaeng-krachan/) 29,070 11 2,581 6 268 [Nong Ya Plong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/nong-ya-plong/) 15,758 13 1,227 4 80 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 Phetchaburi Province - Cha-am49,375 - Phetchaburi46,601 - Tha Yang42,602 - Khao Yoi18,506 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 Phetchaburi Province Named natural and historic features inside Phetchaburi Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 110 reservoirs and tanks; 78 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall; 1 dam. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Chong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Fai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Kasem - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Krasang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Phai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Phai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Samrong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Ueang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phu Muang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phu Sai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Pong It - Ang Kep Nam Ban Takhian Ngam - Ang Kep Nam Ban Wang Hin - Ang Kep Nam Ban Yang Chum - Ang Kep Nam Ban Yang Kha - Ang Kep Nam Dong Takit - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Khao - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Lat - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Phloeng - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hing - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hup Yai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kaeo - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kasem - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kwang Ching …and 166 more. ### Coast and islands 1 island; 1 beach; 1 bay. - Chong Khat Yai - Hat Puek Tian - Ko Tha Sai ### Hills and mountains 114 hills; 63 mountains. - Khao Phanoen Thung · 1,214 m - Khao Phra Rop · 1,185 m - Khao Samun Waeng · 904 m - Khao Sam Yot · 867 m - Khao Kha · 741 m - Khao Hua Chang · 706 m - Khao Mareo · 670 m - Khao Chong Muang · 629 m - Khao Bai Lan · 625 m - Khao Phayom · 623 m - Khao Dang Yai · 620 m - Phu Khao Kha · 612 m - Khao Tamo Noi · 605 m - Khao Nam Yot · 546 m - Khao Ang Kaeo · 530 m - Khao Den · 527 m - Khao Nam Yot · 511 m - Khao I Dang · 502 m - Khao Phu Phlu · 500 m - Khao Mareo · 487 m - Khao Dong · 472 m - Khao Yang On · 469 m - Khao Rai · 464 m - Khao Laem · 463 m …and 153 more. ### Forests and nature 1 nature reserve. - Kaeng Krachan National Park ### Getting around 15 railway stations; 2 airfields; 1 airport; 1 lighthouse. - Hua Hin Airport - Krachom Fai Laem Phakbia - Maruk - Phet Buri - Sathani Bo Khaem - Sathani Huai Sua - Sathani Rotfai Bang Chak - Sathani Rotfai Bang Khem - Sathani Rotfai Cha-am - Sathani Rotfai Huai Sai Nuea - Sathani Rotfai Huai Sai Tai - Sathani Rotfai Khao Thamon - Sathani Rotfai Khao Yoi - Sathani Rotfai Nong Chok - Sathani Rotfai Nong Mai Lueang - Sathani Rotfai Nong Plalai - Sathani Rotfai Nong Sala - Sathani Rotfai Nong Ta Phot - Sathani Rotfai Phetchaburi 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 Phetchaburi Province and the best time to visit In Phetchaburi Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,266 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (270 mm) and the driest Feb (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 24 Feb 25 11 Mar 26 56 Apr 27 59 May 26 142 Jun 25 137 Jul 25 149 Aug 25 128 Sep 24 194 Oct 24 270 Nov 23 81 Dec 22 13 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phetchaburi Province Places mapped inside Phetchaburi Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals317 - Banks94 - ATMs13 - Petrol pumps187 - Hotels1,048 - Shopping malls28 - Schools242 - Colleges and universities92 - Cinemas2 - Pharmacies35 - Restaurants2,122 - Police stations39 - 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 Phetchaburi Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Phetchaburi Province?440,471 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Phetchaburi Province?About 43 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Phetchaburi Province?About 71 people per km² - What borders Phetchaburi Province?Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Ratchaburi Province and Samut Songkhram Province - What is the largest town in Phetchaburi Province?Cha-am - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phetchaburi Province?110 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Phetchaburi Province?Khao Phanoen Thung (1,214 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phetchaburi Province?November to April - How many hospitals are in Phetchaburi Province?317 mapped - How many banks are in Phetchaburi Province?94 mapped - How many ATMs are in Phetchaburi Province?13 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phetchaburi Province?187 mapped - What is the P-code of Phetchaburi Province?TH76 (OCHA common operational dataset)