# Phrae Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/ Province · Thailand # Phrae Province Phrae Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **303,327 people** in 2023 on 6,488 km² (about 47 per km²). Its main town is Phrae. It is divided into 8 districts. 542 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,929 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 303,327people (2023) - 6,488km² - 8districts - 1,929mapped services ## How many people live in Phrae Province? Phrae Province had an estimated **303,327 people** in 2023 — 0.4% of Thailand, 64th of 77 provinces. There are 1,077 women for every 1,000 men (above the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 6,488 km², that is about **47 people per km²**, 69th of 77 provinces. 13.8% of people are children under 15 and 19.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 50 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people. 0–4 ****12,664** 5–9 ****13,914** 10–14 ****15,353** 15–19 ****14,927** 20–24 ****8,893** 25–29 ****10,604** 30–34 ****11,878** 35–39 ****14,694** 40–44 ****22,314** 45–49 ****28,462** 50–54 ****31,420** 55–59 ****32,763** 60–64 ****26,859** 65–69 ****23,277** 70–74 ****15,674** 75–79 ****10,392** 80+ ****9,239** 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 Phrae Province? Phrae Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Lampang Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/), [Nan Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/), [Phayao Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/), [Sukhothai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sukhothai/) and [Uttaradit Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/uttaradit/). By area it is the 32nd largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 1.3% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Phrae Province is about 503 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 18.2615° N, 100.1632° E. Local names: แพร่ . 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 Phrae Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Phrae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/mueang-phrae/) 94,583 119 795 20 972 [Sung Men](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/sung-men/) 51,965 140 372 12 227 [Rong Kwang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/rong-kwang/) 34,372 40 865 11 150 [Long](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/long/) 31,442 25 1,274 9 170 [Song](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/song/) 30,805 20 1,514 8 115 [Wang Chin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/wang-chin/) 29,027 29 990 7 115 [Den Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/den-chai/) 18,468 34 543 5 142 [Nong Muang Khai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/nong-muang-khai/) 12,665 93 136 6 38 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 Phrae Province - Phrae38,538 - Den Chai17,019 - Rong Kwang12,087 - Long11,802 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 Phrae Province Named natural and historic features inside Phrae Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 86 reservoirs and tanks; 81 rivers and streams; 7 waterfalls. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Bo Kaeo - Ang Kep Nam Ban Mai Chatsan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Bo Thong - Ang Kep Nam Huai Bong - Ang Kep Nam Huai Cham - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hoi - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hom - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kam - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khamin - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khi Bia - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khiang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kholaen - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khong - Ang Kep Nam Huai Loem - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mae Cha Khian Pom - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mae La - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mae Lan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mae Phung Bok - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mae Sai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mae Sang …and 150 more. ### Hills and mountains 146 mountains; 68 hills. - Khun Huai Hom · 1,409 m - Doi Lom Khao · 1,185 m - Doi Phi Pan Nam · 1,140 m - Khao Sam Sao · 1,126 m - Doi Ang · 1,121 m - Doi Pae Mueang · 1,099 m - Doi Khun Mae Kat · 1,091 m - Doi Khun Kham Mi · 1,061 m - Doi Sam Sao · 1,056 m - Doi Mae King Kho Mueang · 1,052 m - Doi Pu Chang · 1,051 m - Doi Pa Kha · 1,048 m - Doi Pha Tuem · 1,039 m - Doi Mae Koeng · 1,035 m - Doi Mon Pa Sao · 1,028 m - Doi Mon Luang · 1,017 m - Doi Sa · 1,014 m - Khao San Huai Kaet · 1,006 m - Doi Mae Kap Fai · 968 m - Doi Huai Nam Khun · 966 m - Doi Pi · 963 m - Doi San Huai Sala Nang · 936 m - Doi Pang Tin Tok · 922 m - Doi San Pha Mu · 909 m …and 190 more. ### Getting around 11 railway stations; 1 airport; 1 bridge. - Den Chai Station - Huai Mae Ta Bridge - Phrae Airport - Sathani Huai Mae Lan - Sathani Pha Khan - Sathani Rotfai Ban Pin - Sathani Rotfai Huai Mae Ta - Sathani Rotfai Huai Rai - Sathani Rotfai Kaeng Luang - Sathani Rotfai Khao Phlueng - Sathani Rotfai Mae Phuak - Sathani Rotfai Pak Pan - Sathani Rotfai Pha Kho 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 Phrae Province and the best time to visit In Phrae Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,232 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (242 mm) and the driest Feb (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 17 Feb 24 6 Mar 27 29 Apr 29 78 May 27 189 Jun 26 138 Jul 26 179 Aug 25 242 Sep 25 214 Oct 25 102 Nov 23 27 Dec 20 11 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phrae Province Places mapped inside Phrae Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals251 - Banks61 - ATMs3 - Petrol pumps122 - Hotels206 - Shopping malls17 - Schools144 - Colleges and universities31 - Pharmacies27 - Restaurants1,000 - Police stations46 - Dental clinics21 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 Phrae Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Phrae Province?303,327 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Phrae Province?About 50 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Phrae Province?About 47 people per km² - What borders Phrae Province?Lampang Province, Nan Province, Phayao Province, Sukhothai Province and Uttaradit Province - What is the largest town in Phrae Province?Phrae - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phrae Province?86 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Phrae Province?Khun Huai Hom (1,409 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phrae Province?October to March - How many hospitals are in Phrae Province?251 mapped - How many banks are in Phrae Province?61 mapped - How many ATMs are in Phrae Province?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phrae Province?122 mapped - What is the P-code of Phrae Province?TH54 (OCHA common operational dataset)