# Thalang, Phuket Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/thalang/

District · Phuket Province 

# Thalang

Thalang is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Phuket Province. It had an estimated **202,808 people** in 2023 on 282 km² (about 719 per km²). Its main town is Thalang. It is divided into 6 subdistricts. 91 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,379 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 202,808people (2023)
- 282km²
- 6subdistricts
- 2,379mapped services

## How many people live in Thalang?

Thalang had an estimated **202,808 people** in 2023 — 17.9% of Phuket Province, 63rd of 928 districts. There are 919 women for every 1,000 men (below the Phuket Province figure of 991). Spread over 282 km², that is about **719 people per km²**, 83rd of 928 districts.

18.5% of people are children under 15 and 10.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 35 across Phuket Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people.

0–4 ****13,328**

5–9 ****12,566**

10–14 ****11,539**

15–19 ****12,057**

20–24 ****12,880**

25–29 ****16,661**

30–34 ****18,053**

35–39 ****16,469**

40–44 ****17,041**

45–49 ****14,471**

50–54 ****13,115**

55–59 ****12,017**

60–64 ****11,154**

65–69 ****8,051**

70–74 ****5,543**

75–79 ****3,672**

80+ ****4,191**

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 Thalang?

Thalang 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 [Mueang Phuket](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/). By area it is the 626th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 51.5% of [Phuket Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/). The centre of Thalang is about 674 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 21 km from Phuket, the main town of Phuket Province. The centre point is at 8.0712° N, 98.3569° E. Local names: ถลาง .

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 Thalang

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Choeng Thale](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/thalang/choeng-thale/) 29 14 837 

[Mai Khao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/thalang/mai-khao/) 50 18 361 

[Pa Khlok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/thalang/pa-khlok/) 64 16 132 

[Sakhu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/thalang/sakhu/) 19 10 359 

[Si Sunthon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/thalang/si-sunthon/) 51 14 376 

[Thep Krasattri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/thalang/thep-krasattri/) 70 20 314 

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 Thalang

Open gazetteers list **91 villages, towns and localities** in Thalang. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Mai Khao (5,000). Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 174 m above sea level (median 15 m).

- Ban Ao Kung
- Ban Ao Po
- Ban Ao Tu Khun
- Ban Bang Cho
- Ban Bang Duk
- Ban Bang Khanun
- Ban Bang La
- Ban Bang Ma Lao
- Ban Bang Pae
- Ban Bang Rong
- Ban Bang Thao
- Ban Bang Thao Nok
- Ban Bo Han
- Ban Bo Kruat
- Ban Bo Sai
- Ban Bo Som
- Ban Chang Taeng
- Ban Chin Tham Mai
- Ban Choeng Thale
- Ban Dan Yit
- Ban Don
- Ban Hin Luk Diao
- Ban Hua Khuan
- Ban Khanaen
- Ban Kho En
- Ban Khok Tanot
- Ban Khuan
- Ban Khuan Klang
- Ban Ko Nakha
- Ban Layan
- Ban Li Phon
- Ban Li Phon Bangkok
- Ban Li Phon Hua Han
- Ban Liphon Hua Han
- Ban Liphon Tai
- Ban Lum Fuang
- Ban Mai Chalae
- Ban Mai Khao
- Ban Mak Prok
- Ban Mamik
- Ban Mueang Mai
- Ban Mut Dok Khao
- Ban Na Nai
- Ban Na Sat
- Ban Na Sok
- Ban Nai Phru
- Ban Nai Thon
- Ban Nai Yang
- Ban Nop Pring
- Ban Pa Khlok
- Ban Pa Khrong Chip
- Ban Pa Sak
- Ban Pak Lak
- Ban Phak Chit
- Ban Phakchit
- Ban Phara
- Ban Phru Champa
- Ban Phru Somphan
- Ban Riang
- Ban Sakhu
- Ban Som Poi
- Ban Suan Maphrao
- Ban Suanma Prao
- Ban Sum Pho
- Ban Takhian
- Ban Tha Chat Chai
- Ban Tha Maphrao
- Ban Tha Ruea
- Ban Thum Phlo
- Ban Trok Muang
- Ban Ya
- Ban Ya Mu
- Ban Yai
- Ban Yamu
- Ban Yid
- Ban Yit
- Bang Tao Beach
- Bang Thao Beach
- Cape Yamu
- Cherngtalay
- Choeng Thale
- Layan Beach
- Mai Khao
- Nai Thon Beach
- Nai Yang Beach
- Naiyang
- Surin Beach
- Tawan Place
- Thalang
- Thep Kasattri
- บ้านท่าฉัตรไชย

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 Thalang

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Khlong Bang Nao
- Khlong Kong
- Khlong Phang
- Nam Tok Bang Pae

### Coast and islands

12 headlands; 10 islands; 4 beaches.

- Hat Mai Khao
- Hat Nai Yang
- Hat Sai Kaeo
- Ko He
- Ko Kala
- Ko Kala
- Ko Nakha Noi
- Ko Nakha Yai
- Ko Ngam
- Ko Nok
- Ko Pa Yu
- Ko Phuket
- Laem Ao Po
- Laem Ao Po
- Laem Khat
- Laem Khlong Len
- Laem Pak Phra
- Laem Sai
- Laem Sai Khru
- Laem Son
- Laem Son
- Laem To
- Laem Yamu
- Laem Yang

…and 2 more.

### Hills and mountains

8 hills; 5 mountains.

- Khao Phara · 423 m
- Khao Bang Pae · 386 m
- Khao Prathio · 369 m
- Khao Bang Niao Dam · 366 m
- Khao Sai Khru · 290 m
- Khao Muang · 263 m
- Khao Ban Bang Duk · 250 m
- Khuan Tham Ta In · 225 m
- Khao Ta Kliang · 186 m
- Khao Kho En · 171 m
- Khao Sam Laem · 171 m
- Khao Bo Sai · 96 m
- Khao Na Ban · 91 m

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Phuket International Airport

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 Thalang and the best time to visit

In Thalang, 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 Thalang

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

- Hospitals48
- Banks43
- ATMs19
- Petrol pumps64
- Hotels662
- Shopping malls16
- Schools50
- Colleges and universities8
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies29
- Restaurants1,403
- Police stations22
- Dental clinics14

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 Thalang?In Phuket Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Thalang?202,808 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Thalang?About 36 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Thalang?About 719 people per km²
- What borders Thalang?Kathu and Mueang Phuket
- How many villages are in Thalang?91 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Thalang?Settlements lie between 6 m and 174 m
- What is the highest point in Thalang?Khao Phara (423 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Thalang?January to February
- How many hospitals are in Thalang?48 mapped
- How many banks are in Thalang?43 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Thalang?19 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Thalang?64 mapped
- What is the P-code of Thalang?TH8303 (OCHA common operational dataset)