# Mueang Phuket, Phuket Province – Subdistricts & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/

District · Phuket Province 

# Mueang Phuket

Mueang Phuket is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Phuket Province. It had an estimated **633,237 people** in 2023 on 187 km² (about 3,386 per km²). Its main town is Phuket. It is divided into 8 subdistricts. 75 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6,022 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 633,237people (2023)
- 187km²
- 8subdistricts
- 6,022mapped services

## How many people live in Mueang Phuket?

Mueang Phuket had an estimated **633,237 people** in 2023 — 56.0% of Phuket Province, 14th of 928 districts. There are 986 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Phuket Province figure of 991). Spread over 187 km², that is about **3,386 people per km²**, 59th of 928 districts.

16.0% of people are children under 15 and 8.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 35 across Phuket Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 33 children and older people.

0–4 ****35,397**

5–9 ****33,546**

10–14 ****32,080**

15–19 ****38,642**

20–24 ****51,139**

25–29 ****66,008**

30–34 ****62,004**

35–39 ****49,138**

40–44 ****53,375**

45–49 ****45,372**

50–54 ****40,913**

55–59 ****36,102**

60–64 ****33,365**

65–69 ****23,877**

70–74 ****14,054**

75–79 ****8,148**

80+ ****10,077**

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 Mueang Phuket?

Mueang Phuket lies in [Phuket Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 2 other districts: [Kathu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/kathu/) and [Thalang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/thalang/). By area it is the 758th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 34.1% of [Phuket Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/). The centre of Mueang Phuket is about 696 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 7.2 km from Phuket, the main town of Phuket Province. The centre point is at 7.8671° N, 98.3373° E. Local names: เมืองภูเก็ต .

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 Mueang Phuket

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Chalong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/chalong/) 26 12 533 

[Karon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/karon/) 23 10 1,268 

[Ko Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/ko-kaeo/) 25 8 212 

[Ratsada](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/ratsada/) 31 13 535 

[Rawai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/rawai/) 36 8 842 

[Talat Nuea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/talat-nuea/) 4.8 3 647 

[Talat Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/talat-yai/) 8.1 6 1,186 

[Wichit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/wichit/) 33 15 799 

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 Mueang Phuket

Open gazetteers list **75 villages, towns and localities** in Mueang Phuket. The largest with a recorded population: Phuket (79,308), Ban Ko Sire (71,284), Ban Talat Yai (52,192), Wichit (38,701), Ban Ratsada (33,534) and Ban Talat Nua (23,381). Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 109 m above sea level (median 13 m).

- Ban Ao Makham
- Ban Bang Chi Lao
- Ban Bang Khonthi
- Ban Bang Khu
- Ban Bang Ku
- Ban Bang La
- Ban Bang Niao
- Ban Bo Rae
- Ban Bon Suan
- Ban Chalong
- Ban Kao Noi
- Ban Karon
- Ban Kata
- Ban Ket Ho
- Ban Khok Chang
- Ban Khok Sai
- Ban Khok Tanot
- Ban Klang
- Ban Ko Kaeo
- Ban Ko Lon
- Ban Ko Maphrao
- Ban Ko Sire
- Ban Ku Ku
- Ban Kwang Tung
- Ban Laem Chan
- Ban Laem Hin
- Ban Laem Phan Wa
- Ban Laem Tukkae
- Ban Lak Kongsi
- Ban Lo Long
- Ban Lo Ti Pa (1)
- Ban Na Bon Tai
- Ban Na Kha
- Ban Na Kok
- Ban Na Yai
- Ban Nai Han
- Ban Nai Trok
- Ban Pa Lai
- Ban Phlu Yai
- Ban Phrom Thep
- Ban Ra-Ngeng
- Ban Ratsada
- Ban Rawai
- Ban Sai Yuan
- Ban Sam Kong
- Ban Sapam
- Ban Talat Nua
- Ban Talat Yai
- Ban Tha Khreng
- Ban Thung Kha
- Ban Tin Khao
- Ban Wat Mai
- Ban Yot Sane
- Cape Panwa
- Chalong
- Karon
- Karon Beach
- Kata
- Kata Noi Beach
- Kata Yai Beach
- Khao Khad Beach
- Koh Kaew
- Laguna Beach
- Mueang Phuket
- Nai Harn
- Pa Khlok
- Phuket
- Phuket City
- Phuket Old Town
- Ratsada
- Rawai
- Sea Gypsy Village
- Wichit
- ชุมชนประชาคม
- บ้านกะตะคีรี

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 Mueang Phuket

Named natural and historic features inside Mueang Phuket, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Khlong Bang Yai
- Khlong Chang Phan Lang
- Khlong Mu Dong

### Coast and islands

19 islands; 10 headlands; 3 beaches.

- Karon Noi Beach
- Kata Noi Beach
- Ko Bon
- Ko Hi
- Ko Kaeo Noi
- Ko Kaeo Yai
- Ko Lon
- Ko Mai Thon
- Ko Mali
- Ko Man
- Ko Maphrao
- Ko Maphrao Noi
- Ko Pu
- Ko Racha Noi
- Ko Racha Yai
- Ko Rang Noi
- Ko Rang Yai
- Ko Sire
- Ko Taphao Noi
- Ko Taphao Yai
- Ko Waeo
- Laem Kho Chao
- Laem Kluai
- Laem Mai Ngang

…and 8 more.

### Hills and mountains

16 hills; 6 mountains.

- Khao Krabok · 437 m
- Khao Tut · 343 m
- Khao Phanthurat · 326 m
- Khao Sai Maen · 322 m
- Khao Phlu Ruean · 304 m
- Khuan Khiri Manun · 300 m
- Khao Na Kha · 288 m
- Khao Che Tra · 275 m
- Khao To Sae · 258 m
- Khuan Ron Nui · 253 m
- Khao Ko Lon · 252 m
- Khao Kho · 244 m
- Khuan Sire · 198 m
- Khao Lan · 158 m
- Khao Rang Nok · 141 m
- Khao Rang Nai · 131 m
- Khuan Laem Nga · 117 m
- Khao Bo Rae · 113 m
- Khao Khat · 70 m
- Khuan Phrom Thep · 35 m
- Khao Paet Lao Sian · 14 m
- Khao Rang · 14 m

### Getting around

1 port.

- Phuket

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 Mueang Phuket and the best time to visit

In Mueang Phuket, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (27 °C). About 2,526 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (352 mm) and the driest Feb (27 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 80 

Feb 28 27 

Mar 28 112 

Apr 29 145 

May 29 265 

Jun 28 281 

Jul 28 264 

Aug 28 310 

Sep 27 352 

Oct 27 336 

Nov 27 219 

Dec 27 137 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mueang Phuket

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

- Hospitals145
- Banks131
- ATMs33
- Petrol pumps72
- Hotels1,498
- Shopping malls73
- Schools91
- Colleges and universities47
- Cinemas8
- Pharmacies105
- Restaurants3,698
- Police stations23
- Dental clinics98

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 Mueang Phuket?In Phuket Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Mueang Phuket?633,237 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mueang Phuket?About 35 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mueang Phuket?About 3,386 people per km²
- What borders Mueang Phuket?Kathu and Thalang
- How many villages are in Mueang Phuket?75 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mueang Phuket?Settlements lie between 5 m and 109 m
- What is the highest point in Mueang Phuket?Khao Krabok (437 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mueang Phuket?January to February
- How many hospitals are in Mueang Phuket?145 mapped
- How many banks are in Mueang Phuket?131 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mueang Phuket?33 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mueang Phuket?72 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mueang Phuket?TH8301 (OCHA common operational dataset)