# Ratchaburi Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/ Province · Thailand # Ratchaburi Province Ratchaburi Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **682,455 people** in 2023 on 5,202 km² (about 131 per km²). Its main town is Ratchaburi. It is divided into 10 districts. 1,096 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4,740 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 682,455people (2023) - 5,202km² - 10districts - 4,740mapped services ## How many people live in Ratchaburi Province? Ratchaburi Province had an estimated **682,455 people** in 2023 — 1.0% of Thailand, 35th of 77 provinces. There are 1,101 women for every 1,000 men (above the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 5,202 km², that is about **131 people per km²**, 20th of 77 provinces. 16.7% of people are children under 15 and 16.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 43 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****37,443** 5–9 ****38,408** 10–14 ****38,390** 15–19 ****37,322** 20–24 ****35,515** 25–29 ****39,711** 30–34 ****41,160** 35–39 ****41,547** 40–44 ****48,128** 45–49 ****53,176** 50–54 ****53,584** 55–59 ****54,768** 60–64 ****48,209** 65–69 ****39,431** 70–74 ****30,641** 75–79 ****20,415** 80+ ****24,607** 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 Ratchaburi Province? Ratchaburi Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Kanchanaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/), [Nakhon Pathom Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/), [Phetchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phetchaburi/), [Samut Sakhon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/samut-sakhon/) and [Samut Songkhram Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/samut-songkhram/). By area it is the 41st largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 1.0% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Ratchaburi Province is about 99 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 13.5550° N, 99.6113° E. Local names: ราชบุรี . 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 Ratchaburi Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Ratchaburi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/mueang-ratchaburi/) 164,149 341 482 22 1,539 [Ban Pong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/ban-pong/) 124,059 351 353 15 987 [Photharam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/) 115,634 235 492 19 659 [Damnoen Saduak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/damnoen-saduak/) 57,454 270 213 13 332 [Pak Tho](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/pak-tho/) 56,351 70 806 12 260 [Chom Bueng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/chom-bueng/) 54,454 70 783 6 287 [Suan Phueng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/suan-phueng/) 44,342 44 1,006 4 369 [Bang Phae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/bang-phae/) 33,212 181 183 7 177 [Ban Kha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/ban-kha/) 23,473 28 847 3 74 [Wat Phleng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/wat-phleng/) 9,327 251 37 3 56 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 Ratchaburi Province - Ban I Chang119,858 - Ratchaburi92,448 - Ban Pong57,559 - Photharam36,248 - Bang Phae29,548 - Damnoen Saduak23,296 - Chom Bueng15,143 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 Ratchaburi Province Named natural and historic features inside Ratchaburi Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 104 reservoirs and tanks; 44 rivers and streams; 1 lake; 1 waterfall. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Bueng Nuea - Ang Kep Nam Ban Bueng Tai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Hang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Makrut - Ang Kep Nam Ban Lan Kha - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Bua Khai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Nok Krarian - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Pak Chat - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Plong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phu Khae - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phu Nam Ron - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phu Takhian - Ang Kep Nam Ban Phu Takhian - Ang Kep Nam Ban Pong Ho - Ang Kep Nam Ban Pong Krathing Bon - Ang Kep Nam Ban Pu Khilek - Ang Kep Nam Ban Rang Muang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Sonta - Ang Kep Nam Ban Suan Phueng - Ang Kep Nam Ban Tak Daet - Ang Kep Nam Ban Tako Lang - Ang Kep Nam Ban Tako Lang Song - Ang Kep Nam Ban Thai Prachan - Ang Kep Nam Ban Tham Hin …and 126 more. ### Coast and islands 2 islands. - Ko San Phra - Ko Tha Khun Phon ### Hills and mountains 175 hills; 38 mountains. - Khao Yai · 1,012 m - Khao Kong Thao · 945 m - Pok Khang Khao · 914 m - Khao Chamuk · 873 m - Khao Yuet · 799 m - Khao Mu · 726 m - Khao Mai Tabaek · 719 m - Khao Hua Daeng · 623 m - Khao Bua Thong Nai · 580 m - Khao Huai Suea · 573 m - Khao Kathing · 563 m - Khao Hin Laep · 542 m - Khao Chom Tha · 535 m - Khao Nong Ko · 519 m - Khao Huai Nam Sai · 501 m - Khao Laem · 500 m - Khao Kong Kwian · 475 m - Khao Phu Thong · 467 m - Khao Lom Kwang · 452 m - Khao Yu Thong · 421 m - Khao Ruak · 410 m - Khao Phu Yang · 406 m - Khao Kamphaeng · 399 m - Khao Samphao · 387 m …and 189 more. ### Getting around 15 railway stations; 1 airfield. - Sathani Huai Rong - Sathani Pak Tho - Sathani Rotfai Ban Bo Takhro - Sathani Rotfai Ban Kluai - Sathani Rotfai Ban Pong - Sathani Rotfai Chet Samian - Sathani Rotfai Chet Samian - Sathani Rotfai Chet Samian - Sathani Rotfai Khlong Bang Tan - Sathani Rotfai Khlong Ta Khot - Sathani Rotfai Khu Bua - Sathani Rotfai Nakhon Chum - Sathani Rotfai Nong Pla Duk - Sathani Rotfai Photharam - Sathani Rotfai Ratchaburi - Tha Akatsayan Ratchaburi 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 Ratchaburi Province and the best time to visit In Ratchaburi Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,221 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (235 mm) and the driest Dec (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 16 Feb 26 10 Mar 28 49 Apr 29 60 May 27 143 Jun 26 138 Jul 26 156 Aug 26 140 Sep 25 206 Oct 25 235 Nov 24 57 Dec 23 9 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ratchaburi Province Places mapped inside Ratchaburi Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals458 - Banks99 - ATMs4 - Petrol pumps213 - Hotels527 - Shopping malls47 - Schools449 - Colleges and universities88 - Cinemas9 - Pharmacies67 - Restaurants2,682 - Police stations32 - Dental clinics65 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 Ratchaburi Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Ratchaburi Province?682,455 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Ratchaburi Province?About 43 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Ratchaburi Province?About 131 people per km² - What borders Ratchaburi Province?Kanchanaburi Province, Nakhon Pathom Province, Phetchaburi Province, Samut Sakhon Province and Samut Songkhram Province - What is the largest town in Ratchaburi Province?Ban I Chang - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Ratchaburi Province?104 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Ratchaburi Province?Khao Yai (1,012 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Ratchaburi Province?November to March - How many hospitals are in Ratchaburi Province?458 mapped - How many banks are in Ratchaburi Province?99 mapped - How many ATMs are in Ratchaburi Province?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Ratchaburi Province?213 mapped - What is the P-code of Ratchaburi Province?TH70 (OCHA common operational dataset)