# Ranong Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map

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Province · Thailand 

# Ranong Province

Ranong Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **366,106 people** in 2023 on 3,293 km² (about 111 per km²). Its main town is Ranong. It is divided into 5 districts. 289 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,296 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 366,106people (2023)
- 3,293km²
- 5districts
- 1,296mapped services

## How many people live in Ranong Province?

Ranong Province had an estimated **366,106 people** in 2023 — 0.5% of Thailand, 57th of 77 provinces. There are 964 women for every 1,000 men (below the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 3,293 km², that is about **111 people per km²**, 24th of 77 provinces.

21.0% of people are children under 15 and 9.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people.

0–4 ****25,751**

5–9 ****25,943**

10–14 ****25,224**

15–19 ****23,256**

20–24 ****25,042**

25–29 ****30,636**

30–34 ****30,299**

35–39 ****28,155**

40–44 ****29,044**

45–49 ****25,590**

50–54 ****24,348**

55–59 ****20,665**

60–64 ****17,199**

65–69 ****12,380**

70–74 ****9,215**

75–79 ****6,073**

80+ ****7,286**

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 Ranong Province?

Ranong Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 3 other provinces: [Chumphon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/), [Phangnga Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/) and [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/). By area it is the 59th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 0.6% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Ranong Province is about 454 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0466° N, 98.7568° E. Local names: ระนอง .

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 Ranong Province

District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services 

[Mueang Ranong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/mueang-ranong/) 224,796 284 792 9 992 

[Kra Buri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/kra-buri/) 64,973 68 959 7 154 

[Kapoe](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/kapoe/) 28,884 56 517 5 62 

[La-Un](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/la-un/) 26,532 48 552 7 43 

[Suk Samran](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/suk-samran/) 20,921 44 474 2 45 

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 Ranong Province

- Ranong24,561
- Ko Phayam500

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 Ranong Province

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

### Water

94 rivers and streams; 10 waterfalls; 8 reservoirs and tanks.

- Ang Kep Nam Bang Yai
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Chong
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Khai Luk Suea
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Khlon
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Phru Yai
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Sathon
- Huai Bon
- Huai Kathon
- Huai Khao Long
- Huai Khi Nak
- Huai Long Pla
- Huai Lung
- Huai Ok
- Huai Siat
- Huai Tap Tao
- Khlong Ban Mi
- Khlong Bang Bon
- Khlong Bang Hin
- Khlong Bang Huet
- Khlong Bang Kaeo
- Khlong Bang Kaeo Noi
- Khlong Bang Kluai
- Khlong Bang Mut
- Khlong Bang Na

…and 88 more.

### Coast and islands

45 islands; 5 headlands; 1 beach; 1 bay.

- Ao Khao Khwai
- Hat Chandamri
- Ko Chang
- Ko Chon
- Ko Hin Pla
- Ko Kam
- Ko Kam Nui
- Ko Kam Yai
- Ko Kham
- Ko Khang Khao
- Ko Khon Thi
- Ko Khwang
- Ko Klang
- Ko Klang
- Ko Klang
- Ko Lam
- Ko Lan
- Ko Lao
- Ko Lom Rap
- Ko Luk Kam Tai
- Ko Luk Plai
- Ko Maphrao
- Ko Mo
- Ko Mu

…and 28 more.

### Hills and mountains

57 mountains; 48 hills.

- Khao Phra Mi · 1,132 m
- Khao Pho Ta Chong Dong · 926 m
- Khao Nom Sao · 925 m
- Khao Langkha Tuek · 897 m
- Khao Cham Hiang · 765 m
- Khao Huai Siat · 741 m
- Khao Klong · 661 m
- Khao Nakha · 655 m
- Khao Phra Narai · 649 m
- Khao Nam Hak · 647 m
- Khao Phak Waen · 643 m
- Khao Pho Ta Khao Sung · 625 m
- Khao Hin Than · 611 m
- Khao Nam Tok · 600 m
- Khao Yai Mon · 549 m
- Khao Ngam · 548 m
- Khao Plai Khlong Hin Phao · 542 m
- Khao Mueang Sung · 532 m
- Khao Chom Laem · 519 m
- Khao Plai Khlong Tin Daen · 481 m
- Khao Daen Lam Liang · 474 m
- Khao Bang Yai · 472 m
- Khao Daen · 462 m
- Khao Bang Rin · 452 m

…and 81 more.

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Ranong 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 Ranong Province and the best time to visit

In Ranong Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,718 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (378 mm) and the driest Feb (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 83 

Feb 25 29 

Mar 27 92 

Apr 28 115 

May 27 309 

Jun 26 345 

Jul 25 378 

Aug 25 362 

Sep 25 367 

Oct 25 307 

Nov 25 205 

Dec 24 126 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ranong Province

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

- Hospitals105
- Banks38
- ATMs8
- Petrol pumps48
- Hotels335
- Shopping malls9
- Schools91
- Colleges and universities13
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies11
- Restaurants604
- Police stations19
- Dental clinics13

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 Ranong Province?In Thailand
- What is the population of Ranong Province?366,106 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ranong Province?About 34 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ranong Province?About 111 people per km²
- What borders Ranong Province?Chumphon Province, Phangnga Province and Surat Thani Province
- What is the largest town in Ranong Province?Ranong
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Ranong Province?8 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Ranong Province?Khao Phra Mi (1,132 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ranong Province?January to April
- How many hospitals are in Ranong Province?105 mapped
- How many banks are in Ranong Province?38 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ranong Province?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ranong Province?48 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ranong Province?TH85 (OCHA common operational dataset)