# Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi Province – Subdistricts

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/kaeng-krachan/

District · Phetchaburi Province 

# Kaeng Krachan

Kaeng Krachan is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Phetchaburi Province. It had an estimated **29,070 people** in 2023 on 2,581 km² (about 11 per km²). Its main town is Kaeng Krachan. It is divided into 6 subdistricts. 83 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 268 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 29,070people (2023)
- 2,581km²
- 6subdistricts
- 268mapped services

## How many people live in Kaeng Krachan?

Kaeng Krachan had an estimated **29,070 people** in 2023 — 6.6% of Phetchaburi Province, 599th of 928 districts. There are 963 women for every 1,000 men (below the Phetchaburi Province figure of 1,069). Spread over 2,581 km², that is about **11 people per km²**, 919th of 928 districts.

19.8% of people are children under 15 and 12.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 40 years (it is 43 across Phetchaburi Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,990**

5–9 ****1,961**

10–14 ****1,794**

15–19 ****1,585**

20–24 ****1,792**

25–29 ****1,672**

30–34 ****1,731**

35–39 ****1,906**

40–44 ****2,428**

45–49 ****2,193**

50–54 ****2,323**

55–59 ****2,101**

60–64 ****1,879**

65–69 ****1,399**

70–74 ****1,075**

75–79 ****632**

80+ ****609**

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 Kaeng Krachan?

Kaeng Krachan lies in [Phetchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 4 other districts: [Ban Lat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/ban-lat/), [Hua Hin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/hua-hin/), [Nong Ya Plong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/nong-ya-plong/) and [Tha Yang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/tha-yang/). By area it is the 11th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 41.7% of [Phetchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/). The centre of Kaeng Krachan is about 150 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 59 km from Phetchaburi, the main town of Phetchaburi Province. The centre point is at 12.8534° N, 99.4711° E. Local names: แก่งกระจาน .

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 Kaeng Krachan

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Huai Mae Phriang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/kaeng-krachan/huai-mae-phriang/) 1,458 14 23 

[Kaeng Krachan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/kaeng-krachan/kaeng-krachan/) 381 24 146 

[Pa Deng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/kaeng-krachan/pa-deng/) 415 15 12 

[Phu Sawan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/kaeng-krachan/phu-sawan/) 70 10 10 

[Song Phi Nong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/kaeng-krachan/song-phi-nong/) 171 12 40 

[Wang Chan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/kaeng-krachan/wang-chan/) 86 10 37 

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 Kaeng Krachan

Open gazetteers list **83 villages, towns and localities** in Kaeng Krachan. Settlements here lie between about 35 m and 664 m above sea level (median 114 m).

- Ban Bang Kloi
- Ban Dan Ngo
- Ban Huai Krasang
- Ban Huai Kwang Ching
- Ban Huai Mareo
- Ban Huai Phai
- Ban Huai Pladuk
- Ban Huai Sat Yai
- Ban Hup Mai Kaeo
- Ban Kariang
- Ban Khao Dokmai
- Ban Khao Kling
- Ban Khao Laem
- Ban Khao Mai Ruak
- Ban Khao Phralai
- Ban Khao Phu Khem
- Ban Krang
- Ban Lam Takhian
- Ban Mae Khamoei
- Ban Makham Phrong
- Ban Makham Prong
- Ban Na Kruai
- Ban Nai Khlong
- Ban Nam Sap
- Ban Nong Bua
- Ban Nong Hong
- Ban Nong Kae
- Ban Nong Ket
- Ban Nong Mai Kaen
- Ban Nong Makha
- Ban Nong Makok
- Ban Nong Makrut
- Ban Nong Nam Dam
- Ban Nong Puen Taek
- Ban Nong Sakae
- Ban Nong Suea
- Ban Nong Yai
- Ban Pa Daeng
- Ban Pa Deng
- Ban Pa Deng Nuea
- Ban Pa Deng Tai
- Ban Pa Phak
- Ban Pakayor
- Ban Pang Mai
- Ban Phrueksa
- Ban Phu Bon
- Ban Phu Khem
- Ban Phu O
- Ban Phu Pa Kluai
- Ban Phu Phlu
- Ban Phu Pladuk
- Ban Phu Sai
- Ban Phu Sawan
- Ban Pong Daeng
- Ban Pong It
- Ban Pong Kraphrao
- Ban Pong Luek
- Ban Pong Ta Phet
- Ban Pratu Phi
- Ban Pu Sawan
- Ban Rai Sak
- Ban Ruam Chai Phatthana
- Ban Sa Yai Non
- Ban Sao Ha
- Ban Song
- Ban Song Phi Nong
- Ban Suan Yai Phatthana
- Ban Tha Linglom
- Ban Tha Nam
- Ban Tha Ruea
- Ban Tham Suea
- Ban Thung Khlet
- Ban Thung Talat
- Ban To Mai Haeng
- Ban Ton Ket
- Ban Wang Bup Pe
- Ban Wang Chan
- Ban Wang Luek
- Ban Wang Nang Nuan
- Ban Wang Won
- Ban Wang Yai Dam
- Kaeng Krachan
- Nong Nam Dam

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 Kaeng Krachan

Named natural and historic features inside Kaeng Krachan, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

44 reservoirs and tanks; 25 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall; 1 dam.

- Ang Kep Nam Ban Chong
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Fai
- 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 Phu Sai
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Pong It
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Takhian Ngam
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Khao
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Lat
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Kwang Ching
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Pa Daeng
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Phak
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Rahan
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Takhian Ngam
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Wang Mon
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Yai Phrai
- Ang Kep Nam Karang Sam
- Ang Kep Nam Khao Kling
- Ang Kep Nam Khao Sam Yot
- Ang Kep Nam Mae Khamoei
- Ang Kep Nam Mae Khamoei
- Ang Kep Nam Nong Nam Dam

…and 47 more.

### Hills and mountains

24 mountains; 18 hills.

- Khao Phanoen Thung · 1,214 m
- Khao Sam Yot · 867 m
- Khao Hua Chang · 706 m
- Khao Mareo · 670 m
- Khao Dang Yai · 620 m
- Khao I Dang · 502 m
- Khao Mareo · 487 m
- Khao Laem · 463 m
- Khao Phun Klang · 430 m
- Khao Malai · 428 m
- Khao Phu Khem · 419 m
- Khao Chong Hip · 394 m
- Khao Dokmai · 383 m
- Khao Hup Takham · 343 m
- Khao Phu Khem · 343 m
- Khao Chao · 342 m
- Khao Loi · 341 m
- Khao Nong Khao · 337 m
- Khao Lang Top · 290 m
- Khao Pong Phrom · 284 m
- Khao Phu Kathing · 280 m
- Khao Tok Nam · 278 m
- Khao Lan Chan · 248 m
- Khao Hin Lat · 234 m

…and 18 more.

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve.

- Kaeng Krachan National Park

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 Kaeng Krachan and the best time to visit

In Kaeng Krachan, 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 Kaeng Krachan

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

- Hospitals16
- Banks3
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps10
- Hotels126
- Shopping malls1
- Schools33
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants72
- Police stations3

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 Kaeng Krachan?In Phetchaburi Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Kaeng Krachan?29,070 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kaeng Krachan?About 40 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kaeng Krachan?About 11 people per km²
- What borders Kaeng Krachan?Ban Lat, Hua Hin, Nong Ya Plong and Tha Yang
- How many villages are in Kaeng Krachan?83 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kaeng Krachan?Settlements lie between 35 m and 664 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kaeng Krachan?44 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Kaeng Krachan?Khao Phanoen Thung (1,214 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kaeng Krachan?November to April
- How many hospitals are in Kaeng Krachan?16 mapped
- How many banks are in Kaeng Krachan?3 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kaeng Krachan?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kaeng Krachan?10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kaeng Krachan?TH7608 (OCHA common operational dataset)