# Cha-Am, Phetchaburi Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/ District · Phetchaburi Province # Cha-Am Cha-Am is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Phetchaburi Province. It had an estimated **73,419 people** in 2023 on 526 km² (about 139 per km²). Its main town is Cha-am. It is divided into 9 subdistricts. 119 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,429 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 73,419people (2023) - 526km² - 9subdistricts - 1,429mapped services ## How many people live in Cha-Am? Cha-Am had an estimated **73,419 people** in 2023 — 16.7% of Phetchaburi Province, 225th of 928 districts. There are 1,048 women for every 1,000 men (below the Phetchaburi Province figure of 1,069). Spread over 526 km², that is about **139 people per km²**, 254th of 928 districts. 16.1% of people are children under 15 and 13.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 43 across Phetchaburi Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,860** 5–9 ****3,754** 10–14 ****4,204** 15–19 ****5,707** 20–24 ****4,945** 25–29 ****4,494** 30–34 ****4,480** 35–39 ****4,708** 40–44 ****5,570** 45–49 ****5,703** 50–54 ****5,884** 55–59 ****5,425** 60–64 ****4,668** 65–69 ****3,704** 70–74 ****2,643** 75–79 ****1,697** 80+ ****1,973** 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 Cha-Am? Cha-Am lies in [Phetchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 2 other districts: [Hua Hin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/hua-hin/) and [Tha Yang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/tha-yang/). By area it is the 385th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 8.5% of [Phetchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/). The centre of Cha-Am is about 127 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 38 km from Phetchaburi, the main town of Phetchaburi Province. The centre point is at 12.7692° N, 99.9121° E. Local names: ชะอำ . 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 Cha-Am Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Bang Kao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/bang-kao/) 24 12 47 [Cha-Am](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/cha-am/) 111 44 1,087 [Don Khun Huai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/don-khun-huai/) 41 8 50 [Huai Sai Nuea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/huai-sai-nuea/) 58 9 17 [Khao Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/khao-yai/) 96 15 96 [Na Yang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/na-yang/) 25 6 10 [Nong Sala](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/nong-sala/) 21 8 6 [Rai Mai Phatthana](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/rai-mai-phatthana/) 56 8 6 [Sam Phraya](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/cha-am/sam-phraya/) 93 13 110 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 Cha-Am Open gazetteers list **119 villages, towns and localities** in Cha-Am. The largest with a recorded population: Cha-am (49,375). Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 98 m above sea level (median 15 m). - Ban Ang Hin - Ban Bang Kao - Ban Bang Ket - Ban Bang Sai Yoi - Ban Bo - Ban Bo Khaem - Ban Bo Luang - Ban Bo Prakhon - Ban Bo Rai - Ban Bo Talung - Ban Bo Yai - Ban Cha-am - Ban Chai Khlong - Ban Chang Thaeng Krachat - Ban Don - Ban Don Khun Huai - Ban Don Makok - Ban Han Kancha - Ban Hua Khao - Ban Hua Ko - Ban Huai Chik - Ban Huai Hin - Ban Huai Sai Nuea - Ban Huai Sai Tai - Ban Huai Ta Khlong - Ban Huai Tapaet - Ban Hup Kaphong - Ban Hup Kaphong Phatthana - Ban Khan Khlong - Ban Khan Khlong Chonlaprathan - Ban Khao Krapuk Phatthana - Ban Khao Mai Nuan - Ban Khao Yai - Ban Khlong Thian - Ban Khoi Klueng Dum - Ban Khok Setthi - Ban Khong Khao Yai - Ban Khrongkan Phatthana - Ban Lang Thanon - Ban Lum Phai - Ban Muang - Ban Na Yang - Ban Nai Dong - Ban Nam Chon - Ban Nikhom Phatthana - Ban Noen Sai - Ban Nong Chaeng - Ban Nong Chan - Ban Nong Chan Phatthana - Ban Nong Chang Yiap - Ban Nong Hiang - Ban Nong Hong - Ban Nong Kham - Ban Nong Khang - Ban Nong Khao Nok - Ban Nong Khuean - Ban Nong Kradok - Ban Nong Phao Than - Ban Nong Ri - Ban Nong Sadao - Ban Nong Sai - Ban Nong Sala - Ban Nong Sano - Ban Nong Ta Phot - Ban Nong Taban - Ban Nong Takuat - Ban Nong Yao - Ban Pak Khlong - Ban Pak Khlong Cha-am - Ban Phetchabun - Ban Phli - Ban Phu Wai - Ban Phutsa - Ban Pong Keng Phatthana - Ban Rai - Ban Rai Bon - Ban Rai Din Thong - Ban Rai Dong - Ban Rai Mai Phatthana - Ban Rai Noen - Ban Rai Thua - Ban Rong Rakam - Ban Sa - Ban SaPhang - Ban Sahakham - Ban Sam Phraya - Ban Sathani - Ban Suan Phak - Ban Takat Daeng - Ban Talat Mai - Ban Tanod Luang - Ban Tanot Luang - Ban Tha - Ban Tha Sai - Ban Thung Chap Yuan - Ban Thung Khlet - Ban Thung Luang - Ban Wang Yao - Ban Wat Mai - Ban Yai - Bang Sai Yoi - Bo Khaem Dan Nuea - Bo Khaem Dan Tai - Bo Phutsa - Cha-am - Chai Mongkhon - Chaopho Khao Yai - Hua Ban Cha-am - Naresuan Camp - Nikhom Sang Ton Eng Khuan Phet - Noen Sura - Nong Khang - Rama VI Camp - Ruam Chai Phatthana - Saha Kham - Sam Phraya Santi Suk - Saphan Hin - Talat - Thung Takat Phli 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 Cha-Am Named natural and historic features inside Cha-Am, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 18 reservoirs and tanks; 5 rivers and streams. - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hup Yai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kaeo - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mai Tai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Nong Yao - Ang Kep Nam Huai Pong Thalu - Ang Kep Nam Huai Sai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Sai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Tapaet - Ang Kep Nam Huai Wang Yao - Ang Kep Nam Hup Kapong - Ang Kep Nam Nong Sai - Ang Kep Nam Phu Wai - Ang Kep Nam Wi Mok Kha San - Huai Khao Krapuk - Khlong Ban Tha - Khlong Bang Ket - Khlong Ta Kop - Khlong Thian - Sa Bo Khaem - Sa Kep Nam Ban Thung Luang - Sa Nam Gop - Sa Nam Khao Pong - Sa Noi Dong ### Coast and islands 1 island. - Ko Tha Sai ### Hills and mountains 31 hills; 7 mountains. - Khao Chong Muang · 629 m - Khao Phayom · 623 m - Khao Nam Yot · 546 m - Khao Phra Rop · 455 m - Khao Nok Wua · 432 m - Khao Sam Phraya · 313 m - Khao Sawoei Kapi · 278 m - Khao Yai Luk Chang · 278 m - Khao Sap Phang · 248 m - Khao Pak Pla · 237 m - Khao Phuang · 196 m - Khao Kapuk · 190 m - Khao Noi · 163 m - Khao Chao Lai Yai · 145 m - Khao Phu Wai · 136 m - Khao Chom Prasat · 131 m - Khao Na Yang · 128 m - Khao Hok Sabu · 120 m - Khao Motdaeng · 120 m - Khao Thong · 120 m - Khao Luk Chang · 117 m - Khao Nok Krachip · 109 m - Khao Tao Pun · 100 m - Khao Noi · 93 m …and 14 more. ### Getting around 6 railway stations; 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Hua Hin Airport - Maruk - Sathani Bo Khaem - Sathani Rotfai Cha-am - Sathani Rotfai Huai Sai Nuea - Sathani Rotfai Huai Sai Tai - Sathani Rotfai Nong Sala - Sathani Rotfai Nong Ta Phot 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 Cha-Am and the best time to visit In Cha-Am, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,186 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (247 mm) and the driest Feb (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 25 Feb 27 12 Mar 29 54 Apr 30 61 May 29 135 Jun 29 127 Jul 28 130 Aug 28 117 Sep 28 190 Oct 27 247 Nov 26 73 Dec 25 15 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Cha-Am Places mapped inside Cha-Am in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals37 - Banks10 - ATMs4 - Petrol pumps65 - Hotels609 - Shopping malls9 - Schools46 - Colleges and universities26 - Pharmacies6 - Restaurants606 - Police stations5 - Dental clinics6 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 Cha-Am?In Phetchaburi Province, Thailand - What is the population of Cha-Am?73,419 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Cha-Am?About 41 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Cha-Am?About 139 people per km² - What borders Cha-Am?Hua Hin and Tha Yang - How many villages are in Cha-Am?119 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Cha-Am?Settlements lie between 2 m and 98 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Cha-Am?18 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Cha-Am?Khao Chong Muang (629 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Cha-Am?November to February - How many hospitals are in Cha-Am?37 mapped - How many banks are in Cha-Am?10 mapped - How many ATMs are in Cha-Am?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Cha-Am?65 mapped - What is the P-code of Cha-Am?TH7604 (OCHA common operational dataset)