# Kapoe, Ranong Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/kapoe/

District · Ranong Province 

# Kapoe

Kapoe is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Ranong Province. It had an estimated **28,884 people** in 2023 on 517 km² (about 56 per km²). Its main town is Kapoe. It is divided into 5 subdistricts. 43 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 62 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 28,884people (2023)
- 517km²
- 5subdistricts
- 62mapped services

## How many people live in Kapoe?

Kapoe had an estimated **28,884 people** in 2023 — 7.9% of Ranong Province, 606th of 928 districts. There are 942 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ranong Province figure of 964). Spread over 517 km², that is about **56 people per km²**, 711th of 928 districts.

25.0% of people are children under 15 and 11.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 34 across Ranong Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,566**

5–9 ****2,416**

10–14 ****2,238**

15–19 ****1,684**

20–24 ****1,486**

25–29 ****1,980**

30–34 ****2,021**

35–39 ****1,951**

40–44 ****2,231**

45–49 ****2,068**

50–54 ****1,885**

55–59 ****1,699**

60–64 ****1,425**

65–69 ****1,177**

70–74 ****819**

75–79 ****601**

80+ ****637**

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 Kapoe?

Kapoe lies in [Ranong Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other districts: [Mueang Ranong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/mueang-ranong/), [Phato](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/phato/), [Suk Samran](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/suk-samran/), [Tha Chana](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/tha-chana/) and [Tha Chang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/tha-chang/). By area it is the 397th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 15.7% of [Ranong Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/). The centre of Kapoe is about 507 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 43 km from Ranong, the main town of Ranong Province. The centre point is at 9.5807° N, 98.6328° E. Local names: กะเปอร์ .

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 Kapoe

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ban Na](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/kapoe/ban-na/) 106 6 7 

[Bang Hin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/kapoe/bang-hin/) 174 9 7 

[Chiao Liang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/kapoe/chiao-liang/) 85 11 2 

[Kapoe](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/kapoe/kapoe/) 98 10 28 

[Muang Kluang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/kapoe/muang-kluang/) 53 7 18 

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 Kapoe

Open gazetteers list **43 villages, towns and localities** in Kapoe. Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 133 m above sea level (median 27 m).

- Ban Ao Khoei
- Ban Bang Ben
- Ban Bang Hin
- Ban Bang Lam Phu
- Ban Bang Man
- Ban Bang Pru Lang
- Ban Bang Pru Nuea
- Ban Chakhli
- Ban Chatri
- Ban Chi Mi
- Ban Chiao Liang
- Ban Chon Nimit
- Ban Dan
- Ban Fai Tha
- Ban Hin Khao
- Ban Huai Pho
- Ban Huai Siat
- Ban Khlong Sai
- Ban Khok Chang
- Ban Khun Rong
- Ban Klang
- Ban Ko Yai Rang
- Ban Kong Si
- Ban Lo Lai
- Ban Muang Kluang
- Ban Na
- Ban Na Nai
- Ban Nam Daeng
- Ban Pho Ta
- Ban Phraek Khwa
- Ban Phraek Sai
- Ban Samnak
- Ban Takhian Ngam
- Ban Tha Yang
- Ban Thonglang
- Ban Thung Rong
- Ban Thung Yai
- Ban Tong Lang
- Ban Wang Kum
- Ban Yan Yao
- Hat Bang Ben
- Hat Laem Son
- Kapoe

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 Kapoe

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

### Water

20 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks; 1 waterfall.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Khlon
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Phru Yai
- Huai Long Pla
- Huai Lung
- Huai Ok
- Huai Siat
- Huai Tap Tao
- Khlong Bang Bon
- Khlong Bang Hin
- Khlong Bang Mut
- Khlong Bang Pru
- Khlong Chakhli
- Khlong Cho
- Khlong Lat Not
- Khlong Phong Ka Pok
- Khlong Phraek Khwa
- Khlong Phraek Khwa
- Khlong Phraek Sai
- Khlong Takhian
- Khlong Takhian Ngam
- Khlong Thong Lang
- Khlong Wang Kum
- Nam Tok Narai

### Coast and islands

5 islands.

- Ko Maphrao
- Ko Nokhuk
- Ko Pia Nam Yai
- Ko Piak Nam Noi
- Ko Thao

### Hills and mountains

4 hills; 3 mountains.

- Khao Phra Narai · 649 m
- Khao Yai Mon · 549 m
- Khao Langkha Tuek · 371 m
- Khao Bang Ben · 183 m
- Khao Kha · 164 m
- Khao Yua Kan · 79 m
- Bang Ben Hill · 12 m

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 Kapoe and the best time to visit

In Kapoe, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,739 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (376 mm) and the driest Feb (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 85 

Feb 24 29 

Mar 26 104 

Apr 27 125 

May 26 305 

Jun 25 331 

Jul 25 349 

Aug 25 344 

Sep 25 376 

Oct 25 325 

Nov 25 225 

Dec 24 141 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kapoe

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

- Hospitals12
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels13
- Schools13
- Restaurants17

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 Kapoe?In Ranong Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Kapoe?28,884 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kapoe?About 35 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kapoe?About 56 people per km²
- What borders Kapoe?Mueang Ranong, Phato, Suk Samran, Tha Chana and Tha Chang
- How many villages are in Kapoe?43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kapoe?Settlements lie between 5 m and 133 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kapoe?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Kapoe?Khao Phra Narai (649 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kapoe?January to March
- How many hospitals are in Kapoe?12 mapped
- How many banks are in Kapoe?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kapoe?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kapoe?TH8503 (OCHA common operational dataset)