# Photharam, Ratchaburi Province – Subdistricts & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/ District · Ratchaburi Province # Photharam Photharam is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Ratchaburi Province. It had an estimated **115,634 people** in 2023 on 492 km² (about 235 per km²). Its main town is Photharam. It is divided into 19 subdistricts. 204 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 659 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 115,634people (2023) - 492km² - 19subdistricts - 659mapped services ## How many people live in Photharam? Photharam had an estimated **115,634 people** in 2023 — 16.9% of Ratchaburi Province, 121st of 928 districts. There are 1,118 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ratchaburi Province figure of 1,101). Spread over 492 km², that is about **235 people per km²**, 158th of 928 districts. 16.2% of people are children under 15 and 18.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 44 years (it is 43 across Ratchaburi Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,180** 5–9 ****6,469** 10–14 ****6,108** 15–19 ****6,183** 20–24 ****5,767** 25–29 ****6,829** 30–34 ****7,016** 35–39 ****7,024** 40–44 ****7,628** 45–49 ****8,905** 50–54 ****9,123** 55–59 ****9,261** 60–64 ****8,144** 65–69 ****6,862** 70–74 ****5,447** 75–79 ****3,823** 80+ ****4,865** 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 Photharam? Photharam lies in [Ratchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other districts: [Ban Pong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/ban-pong/), [Bang Phae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/bang-phae/), [Chom Bueng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/chom-bueng/), [Damnoen Saduak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/damnoen-saduak/), [Mueang Nakhon Pathom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/mueang-nakhon-pathom/), [Mueang Ratchaburi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/mueang-ratchaburi/) and [Tha Muang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/tha-muang/). By area it is the 419th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 9.4% of [Ratchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/). The centre of Photharam is about 78 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 19 km from Ratchaburi, the main town of Ratchaburi Province. The centre point is at 13.7027° N, 99.7770° E. Local names: โพธาราม . 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 Photharam Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Ban Khong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/ban-khong/) 11 7 32 [Ban Lueak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/ban-lueak/) 19 13 59 [Ban Sing](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/ban-sing/) 24 10 69 [Bang Tanot](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/bang-tanot/) 20 8 11 [Chamrae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/chamrae/) 18 7 6 [Chet Samian](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/chet-samian/) 12 7 28 [Don Krabueang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/don-krabueang/) 9.5 5 12 [Don Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/don-sai/) 13 8 30 [Khao Cha-Ngum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/khao-cha-ngum/) 92 29 28 [Khlong Khoi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/khlong-khoi/) 8.1 8 17 [Khlong Ta Kot](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/khlong-ta-kot/) 27 10 47 [Nang Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/nang-kaeo/) 18 11 23 [Nong Kwang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/nong-kwang/) 93 13 11 [Nong Pho](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/nong-pho/) 11 13 39 [Photharam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/photharam/) 3.8 3 150 [Soi Fa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/soi-fa/) 11 7 17 [Tao Pun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/tao-pun/) 39 18 24 [Tha Chumphon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/tha-chumphon/) 17 15 30 [Thammasen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/photharam/thammasen/) 45 22 26 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 Photharam Open gazetteers list **204 villages, towns and localities** in Photharam. The largest with a recorded population: Photharam (36,248). Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 135 m above sea level (median 13 m). - Ban Ban Rai - Ban Bang Kado - Ban Bang Kaeo - Ban Bang Khayaeng - Ban Bang Lan - Ban Bang Lao - Ban Bang Tanot - Ban Bo Chet Sok - Ban Bo Makrut - Ban Bo Nam Ok - Ban Chaem Sai - Ban Cham Rae - Ban Chamrae Bon - Ban Chamrae Lang - Ban Chat Wua Non - Ban Chet Samian - Ban Chom Prasat - Ban Chom Wang Kwian - Ban Chuat Tao Pun - Ban Chumnum Chang - Ban Dan - Ban Di Bon - Ban Don - Ban Don Chalaep - Ban Don Charoen - Ban Don Khi Lek - Ban Don Klang - Ban Don Krabuang Tai - Ban Don Mai Riang - Ban Don Makhamthao - Ban Don Phae Ta Sak - Ban Don Pho - Ban Don Rak - Ban Don Sai - Ban Don Samo - Ban Don Taku - Ban Dong Thong - Ban Dong Yang - Ban Hat Samran - Ban Hua Kruat - Ban Hua Na - Ban Hua Thung - Ban Huai Klang - Ban Huai Ko Kaeo - Ban Huai Na Ruea - Ban Huai Phak Bung - Ban Huai Suea Rang - Ban Huai Ta Bun Chan - Ban Hup Maklam - Ban Hup Phang Phai - Ban Kamphaeng - Ban Kao - Ban Khanun - Ban Khao Bo Daeng - Ban Khao Changum - Ban Khao Daeng - Ban Khao Din - Ban Khao Khang - Ban Khao Krachai - Ban Khao Laem - Ban Khao Nam Phu - Ban Khao Noi - Ban Khao Pak Kwang - Ban Khao Phra - Ban Khao Rap - Ban Khao Sadet - Ban Khao San - Ban Khao Som - Ban Khao Tong - Ban Khao Yong - Ban Khlong Chan - Ban Khlong Khoi - Ban Khlong Khwai - Ban Khlong Maduea - Ban Khlong Makham - Ban Khlong Phlap - Ban Khlong Ta Khot - Ban Khlong Ta So - Ban Khok Chaeng - Ban Khok Kratai - Ban Khok Thong - Ban Khok Tong - Ban Khong - Ban Khongkha - Ban Khui Cham - Ban Ko - Ban Ko Charoen Suk - Ban Ko Loi - Ban Ko Pho Ngam - Ban Ko Sombun - Ban Ko Ta Pan - Ban Ko Ta Phut - Ban Ko Ta Sat - Ban Lang Khao Khang - Ban Lueak - Ban Mai - Ban Mai Plai Khlong - Ban Mo - Ban Na Wat - Ban Nam Hak - Ban Nam Tok - Ban Nang Kaeo - Ban Nang Kaeo Tawan Ok - Ban Nang Kaeo Tawan Tok - Ban Noen Muang - Ban Noen Sung - Ban Noi - Ban Nok - Ban Nong Bot - Ban Nong Bun Ruean - Ban Nong Chang Tai - Ban Nong Haen - Ban Nong Kariang - Ban Nong Kha - Ban Nong Khamoi - Ban Nong Khanan - Ban Nong Khok Khwai - Ban Nong Khruem - Ban Nong Klang Dong - Ban Nong Klang Noen - Ban Nong Klang Taeng - Ban Nong Kot - Ban Nong Krathin - Ban Nong Krathing - Ban Nong Krathum - Ban Nong Kwang - Ban Nong Mai Kaen - Ban Nong Makha - Ban Nong Matum - Ban Nong O - Ban Nong Phong - Ban Nong Pong - Ban Nong Pruea - Ban Nong Ri - Ban Nong Sa - Ban Nong Song Hong - Ban Nong Ta On - Ban Nong Ta Sat - Ban Nong Takhrong - Ban Nong Tao Dam - Ban Nong To Yot - Ban Nong Ya Plong - Ban Nong Yai Bua - Ban Nong Yai Pheng - Ban Phai Charoen - Ban Phak Khon Ngan - Ban Phra Si-an - Ban Phu Lung - Ban Pong I Lup - Ban Ra Khang Tong - Ban Rai - Ban Rakhang Thong - Ban Rang Pho - Ban Rong Hip - Ban Rong Nak - Ban Sadet Nu - Ban Sam Yaek Bang Phae - Ban Samatha - Ban Sanam Chai - Ban Saphan Dam - Ban Sing - Ban Sisa Raet - Ban Suan Khwan - Ban Tai - Ban Talat Nai - Ban Tanot Duan - Ban Tao It - Ban Tao Lek - Ban Tao Poon - Ban Tao Pun - Ban Tha Makham - Ban Tha Phon - Ban Tha Samnak - Ban Thai Khao Changum - Ban Tham Sarika - Ban Thammasen - Ban Thammasen Mai - Ban Thung Chaeng - Ban Thung Charoen - Ban Thung Masang - Ban Thung Sam Sao - Ban Ton Tan - Ban U Ta Phao - Ban Wang Katha - Ban Wang Kha - Ban Wang Luek - Ban Wang Manao - Ban Wat Bot - Ban Wat Kanon - Ban Wat Khanon - Ban Wat Ko - Ban Wat Mani Chot - Ban Wat Muang - Ban Wat Pa Phai - Ban Wat Sai - Ban Wat Soi Fa - Ban Wihan Sung - Ban Yai - Ban Yuan Nuea - Chet Samian - Don Sai - Nong Pho - Photharam - ดอนกระเบื้อง 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 Photharam Named natural and historic features inside Photharam, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Ang Kep Nam Khao Khiao - Chuat Rong Nak - Huai Klang - Huai Ta So - Huai Thung Chaeng - Kut Nam Sai - Sa Nam Ban Nong Haen ### Hills and mountains 61 hills. - Khao Phueng · 307 m - Khao Khiao · 306 m - Khao Takhrong · 281 m - Khao Daeng Yai · 218 m - Khao Pak Kwang · 213 m - Khao Nong Ta On · 211 m - Khao Chong Lom · 193 m - Khao Bo Daeng · 186 m - Khao Sadet · 186 m - Khao Tako · 172 m - Khao Chamot · 171 m - Khao Daeng Lek · 162 m - Khao Rai Takao · 159 m - Khao Laem · 158 m - Khao Khwak · 152 m - Khao Khok · 150 m - Khao Nong Haen · 124 m - Khao Ai Chuai · 123 m - Khao Krachai · 116 m - Khao Tham Makluea · 113 m - Khao Khang · 112 m - Khao Patak · 104 m - Khao Krathing · 102 m - Khao Tam Yae · 102 m …and 37 more. ### Getting around 5 railway stations. - Sathani Rotfai Chet Samian - Sathani Rotfai Chet Samian - Sathani Rotfai Chet Samian - Sathani Rotfai Khlong Ta Khot - Sathani Rotfai Photharam 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 Photharam and the best time to visit In Photharam, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,147 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (232 mm) and the driest Dec (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 19 Feb 28 11 Mar 30 49 Apr 31 61 May 30 137 Jun 29 123 Jul 28 123 Aug 28 117 Sep 28 206 Oct 27 232 Nov 26 58 Dec 25 11 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Photharam Places mapped inside Photharam in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals65 - Banks12 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps30 - Hotels41 - Shopping malls6 - Schools66 - Colleges and universities11 - Cinemas2 - Pharmacies9 - Restaurants405 - Police stations4 - Dental clinics7 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 Photharam?In Ratchaburi Province, Thailand - What is the population of Photharam?115,634 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Photharam?About 44 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Photharam?About 235 people per km² - What borders Photharam?Ban Pong, Bang Phae, Chom Bueng, Damnoen Saduak, Mueang Nakhon Pathom, Mueang Ratchaburi and Tha Muang - How many villages are in Photharam?204 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Photharam?Settlements lie between 4 m and 135 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Photharam?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Photharam?Khao Phueng (307 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Photharam?November to January - How many hospitals are in Photharam?65 mapped - How many banks are in Photharam?12 mapped - How many ATMs are in Photharam?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Photharam?30 mapped - What is the P-code of Photharam?TH7007 (OCHA common operational dataset)