# Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/ Province · Thailand # Sakon Nakhon Province Sakon Nakhon Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **703,647 people** in 2023 on 9,527 km² (about 74 per km²). Its main town is Sakon Nakhon. It is divided into 18 districts. 1,113 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3,350 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 703,647people (2023) - 9,527km² - 18districts - 3,350mapped services ## How many people live in Sakon Nakhon Province? Sakon Nakhon Province had an estimated **703,647 people** in 2023 — 1.0% of Thailand, 30th of 77 provinces. There are 1,052 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 9,527 km², that is about **74 people per km²**, 55th of 77 provinces. 20.6% of people are children under 15 and 13.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****45,679** 5–9 ****50,283** 10–14 ****48,990** 15–19 ****41,487** 20–24 ****29,690** 25–29 ****33,992** 30–34 ****38,780** 35–39 ****46,342** 40–44 ****54,866** 45–49 ****55,521** 50–54 ****56,449** 55–59 ****56,012** 60–64 ****51,749** 65–69 ****41,206** 70–74 ****23,912** 75–79 ****14,278** 80+ ****14,411** 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 Sakon Nakhon Province? Sakon Nakhon Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 other provinces: [Bueng Kan Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bueng-kan/), [Kalasin Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kalasin/), [Mukdahan Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mukdahan/), [Nakhon Phanom Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-phanom/), [Nong Khai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nong-khai/) and [Udon Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/udon-thani/). By area it is the 19th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 1.8% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Sakon Nakhon Province is about 530 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 17.4306° N, 103.6581° E. Local names: สกลนคร . 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 Sakon Nakhon Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Sakon Nakhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/mueang-sakon-nakhon/) 137,129 147 933 16 1,461 [Sawang Daen Din](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/sawang-daen-din/) 84,769 90 941 16 393 [Wanon Niwat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/wanon-niwat/) 76,561 70 1,089 14 229 [Akat Amnuai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/akat-amnuai/) 52,710 93 568 8 161 [Phanna Nikhom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/) 51,744 69 747 10 133 [Ban Muang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/ban-muang/) 37,747 50 758 9 107 [Phang Khon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phang-khon/) 29,821 113 263 5 253 [Waritchaphum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/waritchaphum/) 27,638 67 415 5 101 [Kusuman](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/kusuman/) 26,712 58 463 5 53 [Khok Si Suphan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/khok-si-suphan/) 24,624 97 253 4 57 [Phon Na Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phon-na-kaeo/) 24,454 68 361 5 38 [Charoen Sin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/charoen-sin/) 23,743 57 413 5 51 [Kham Ta Kla](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/kham-ta-kla/) 22,147 58 383 4 76 [Tao Ngoi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/tao-ngoi/) 20,321 69 297 4 48 [Phu Phan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phu-phan/) 19,822 28 707 4 68 [Kut Bak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/kut-bak/) 19,154 43 449 3 42 [Song Dao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/song-dao/) 16,554 50 333 4 46 [Nikhom Nam Un](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/nikhom-nam-un/) 7,997 52 155 4 33 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 Sakon Nakhon Province - Sakon Nakhon76,237 - Sawang Daen Din16,825 - Warichaphum15,760 - Ban I Toeng8,046 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 Sakon Nakhon Province Named natural and historic features inside Sakon Nakhon Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 228 reservoirs and tanks; 189 rivers and streams; 4 waterfalls; 4 dams; 2 lakes. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Don Tio - Ang Kep Nam Ban Dong Mafai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Dong Mo Thong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Dong Tong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Huai Saeng - Ang Kep Nam Ban Kham Charoen - Ang Kep Nam Ban Kham Lot Phuen - Ang Kep Nam Ban Kok Tae - Ang Kep Nam Ban Lao Charoen - Ang Kep Nam Ban Mae Wong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Non Sabaeng - Ang Kep Nam Ban Nong Hoi - Ang Kep Nam Ban Song Tao - Ang Kep Nam Ban Thep Phithak - Ang Kep Nam Ban Ton Mai - Ang Kep Nam Bo Kaeo - Ang Kep Nam Bo O - Ang Kep Nam Chai Wan - Ang Kep Nam Chiang Phila - Ang Kep Nam Chon Prathan - Ang Kep Nam Don Sawan - Ang Kep Nam Dong Huai Plueai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Aek - Ang Kep Nam Huai Ang …and 403 more. ### Coast and islands 1 lagoon. - Huai Thale ### Hills and mountains 65 mountains; 29 hills. - Phu Ang So · 669 m - Phu Ko · 624 m - Phu Lom · 608 m - Phu Pha Lek · 606 m - Phu Ko · 586 m - Phu Din Dang · 585 m - Phu Pha Daen · 573 m - Phu Dong Sam Pi · 567 m - Phu Khiao · 558 m - Phu Khiao · 549 m - Khao Yai · 539 m - Phu Ma Ngaeo · 531 m - Phu Khi Kaew · 530 m - Phu Lat Nang Ni · 528 m - Phu Pha Dang Kham · 524 m - Phu Hang · 522 m - Phu Pha Ka-Om · 522 m - Phu Pha Nokkaeo · 522 m - Phu Phek · 515 m - Phu Yang Ung · 508 m - Phu Lop Wai · 505 m - Phu Sila · 503 m - Phu Pha Thong · 499 m - Phu Phok · 498 m …and 70 more. ### History 1 ruin; 1 palace. - Phra Ratchawang Phu Phan Ratchaniwet - Wat Khao Wong ### Getting around 1 airport. - Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon Province and the best time to visit In Sakon Nakhon Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,556 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (325 mm) and the driest Dec (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 7 Feb 24 18 Mar 28 48 Apr 30 76 May 29 202 Jun 27 223 Jul 27 313 Aug 26 325 Sep 26 238 Oct 25 88 Nov 23 14 Dec 20 5 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Sakon Nakhon Province Places mapped inside Sakon Nakhon Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals534 - Banks107 - ATMs10 - Petrol pumps193 - Hotels408 - Shopping malls44 - Schools293 - Colleges and universities138 - Cinemas8 - Pharmacies35 - Restaurants1,480 - Police stations49 - Dental clinics51 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 Sakon Nakhon Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Sakon Nakhon Province?703,647 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Sakon Nakhon Province?About 42 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Sakon Nakhon Province?About 74 people per km² - What borders Sakon Nakhon Province?Bueng Kan Province, Kalasin Province, Mukdahan Province, Nakhon Phanom Province, Nong Khai Province and Udon Thani Province - What is the largest town in Sakon Nakhon Province?Sakon Nakhon - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Sakon Nakhon Province?228 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Sakon Nakhon Province?Phu Ang So (669 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sakon Nakhon Province?October to March - How many hospitals are in Sakon Nakhon Province?534 mapped - How many banks are in Sakon Nakhon Province?107 mapped - How many ATMs are in Sakon Nakhon Province?10 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Sakon Nakhon Province?193 mapped - What is the P-code of Sakon Nakhon Province?TH47 (OCHA common operational dataset)