# Phanna Nikhom, Sakon Nakhon Province – Subdistricts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/ District · Sakon Nakhon Province # Phanna Nikhom Phanna Nikhom is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Sakon Nakhon Province. It had an estimated **51,744 people** in 2023 on 747 km² (about 69 per km²). Its main town is Phanna Nikhom. It is divided into 10 subdistricts. 102 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 133 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 51,744people (2023) - 747km² - 10subdistricts - 133mapped services ## How many people live in Phanna Nikhom? Phanna Nikhom had an estimated **51,744 people** in 2023 — 7.4% of Sakon Nakhon Province, 353rd of 928 districts. There are 1,101 women for every 1,000 men (above the Sakon Nakhon Province figure of 1,052). Spread over 747 km², that is about **69 people per km²**, 605th of 928 districts. 20.3% of people are children under 15 and 14.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 44 years (it is 42 across Sakon Nakhon Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,180** 5–9 ****3,606** 10–14 ****3,725** 15–19 ****3,015** 20–24 ****1,579** 25–29 ****1,920** 30–34 ****2,545** 35–39 ****3,286** 40–44 ****4,000** 45–49 ****4,191** 50–54 ****4,427** 55–59 ****4,669** 60–64 ****3,969** 65–69 ****3,380** 70–74 ****1,941** 75–79 ****1,141** 80+ ****1,170** 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 Phanna Nikhom? Phanna Nikhom lies in [Sakon Nakhon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 8 other districts: [Akat Amnuai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/akat-amnuai/), [Kut Bak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/kut-bak/), [Mueang Sakon Nakhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/mueang-sakon-nakhon/), [Na Wa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-phanom/na-wa/), [Nikhom Nam Un](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/nikhom-nam-un/), [Phang Khon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phang-khon/), [Wanon Niwat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/wanon-niwat/) and [Waritchaphum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/waritchaphum/). By area it is the 230th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 7.8% of [Sakon Nakhon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/). The centre of Phanna Nikhom is about 536 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 33 km from Sakon Nakhon, the main town of Sakon Nakhon Province. The centre point is at 17.3099° N, 103.8812° E. Local names: พรรณานิคม . 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 Phanna Nikhom Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Bahi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/bahi/) 91 11 7 [Chang Ming](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/chang-ming/) 43 14 14 [Choeng Chum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/choeng-chum/) 63 7 5 [Na Hua Bo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/na-hua-bo/) 85 15 9 [Na Nai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/na-nai/) 134 9 8 [Phanna](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/phanna/) 41 14 47 [Phok Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/phok-noi/) 35 9 6 [Rai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/rai/) 126 14 12 [Sawang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/sawang/) 88 10 12 [Wang Yang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phanna-nikhom/wang-yang/) 41 5 13 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 Phanna Nikhom Open gazetteers list **102 villages, towns and localities** in Phanna Nikhom. Settlements here lie between about 163 m and 213 m above sea level (median 174 m). - Ban Ba Hi - Ban Ba Hua Moei - Ban Ba Thong - Ban Bot Mat - Ban Bua - Ban Bua Huai Sai - Ban Bua Mai Phatthana - Ban Bua Noi - Ban Bua Thong - Ban Bua Yai - Ban Bueng - Ban Chang Ming - Ban Charoen Sin - Ban Choeng Chum - Ban Don Khao - Ban Don Koi - Ban Don Muai - Ban Don Ton Muang - Ban Dong Mafai - Ban Dong Mafai Phatthana - Ban Hai - Ban Hin Taek - Ban Huai Bun - Ban Kham Kha - Ban Kham Pramong - Ban Kham Wae - Ban Khamin - Ban Khang Hung - Ban Khok - Ban Khok Chumphon - Ban Khok Phatthana - Ban Khok Suwan - Ban Klang - Ban Kok Chumpon - Ban Kut Kom - Ban Kut Nam Khun - Ban Lak Chet - Ban Luk Jed - Ban Mek - Ban Muang Khai - Ban Mungukhab - Ban Na Di - Ban Na Hua Bo - Ban Na Hua Chang - Ban Na Kham - Ban Na Lao - Ban Na Nai - Ban Na Sao Nan - Ban Na Son - Ban Na Ta Klang - Ban Na Takang - Ban Na Than - Ban Noi Non Chamnong - Ban Non Kham - Ban Non Kho - Ban Non Phok - Ban Non Ruea - Ban Non Sai Kham - Ban Non Sai Thong - Ban Non That - Ban Nong Daen - Ban Nong Din Dam - Ban Nong Doen - Ban Nong Dok - Ban Nong Khrong - Ban Nong Mak - Ban Nong Mek - Ban Nong Phai - Ban Nong Phai Noi - Ban Nong Phue - Ban Nong Phue Noi - Ban Nong Thum - Ban Nong Tum - Ban Nong Wai - Ban Nong Wang - Ban Pha In - Ban Phak Kham Phu - Ban Phok Noi - Ban Phok Yai - Ban Phu Phek - Ban Pueai - Ban Rai - Ban Sai Rong Kha - Ban Sam Yak - Ban Sang Hin - Ban Sao Khwan - Ban Sawang - Ban Si Wong Thong - Ban Som Sa-at - Ban Sung Noen - Ban Ta Song Con - Ban Tan Lian - Ban Tha Ruea - Ban Tha Song Khon - Ban Thit Thai - Ban Thon - Ban To Ruea - Ban Um Phai - Ban Un Dong - Ban Wang Plapom - Ban Wang Yang - Phanna Nikhom 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 Phanna Nikhom Named natural and historic features inside Phanna Nikhom, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 24 rivers and streams; 19 reservoirs and tanks. - Ang Kep Nam Huai Ban Hang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Bueak - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Lat - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Tak - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kham Lai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khok - Ang Kep Nam Huai Li Phi - Ang Kep Nam Huai Phueng - Ang Kep Nam Huai Sang Noi - Ang Kep Nam Huai Suan Pan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Thit Thai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Wang Ruea - Ang Kep Nam Kham Pramong - Ang Kep Nam Na Kham - Ang Kep Nam Nam Un - Ang Kep Nam Phu Phek - Ang Kep Nam Wang Tham - Huai Bon - Huai Kaeng - Huai Kham Pho - Huai Kok - Huai Kut Chok - Huai Kut Khi Nak - Huai Li Phi …and 19 more. ### Hills and mountains 8 mountains; 5 hills. - Phu Phek · 515 m - Phu Kham · 432 m - Phu Hip · 429 m - Phu Phra · 421 m - Phu Mak Nat · 414 m - Phu Tham Kham · 414 m - Phu Cho Ko · 407 m - Phu Tan Tae · 395 m - Phu Kham Hai · 384 m - Phu Phakwan · 296 m - Phu Tham Kwang · 291 m - Phu Phakwan · 260 m - Phu Phek · 196 m ### History 1 ruin. - Wat Khao Wong 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 Phanna Nikhom and the best time to visit In Phanna Nikhom, 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 Phanna Nikhom Places mapped inside Phanna Nikhom in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals39 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels16 - Shopping malls1 - Schools19 - Colleges and universities3 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants46 - Police stations4 - Dental clinics1 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 Phanna Nikhom?In Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand - What is the population of Phanna Nikhom?51,744 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Phanna Nikhom?About 44 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Phanna Nikhom?About 69 people per km² - What borders Phanna Nikhom?Akat Amnuai, Kut Bak, Mueang Sakon Nakhon, Na Wa, Nikhom Nam Un, Phang Khon, Wanon Niwat and Waritchaphum - How many villages are in Phanna Nikhom?102 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Phanna Nikhom?Settlements lie between 163 m and 213 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phanna Nikhom?19 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Phanna Nikhom?Phu Phek (515 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phanna Nikhom?October to March - How many hospitals are in Phanna Nikhom?39 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phanna Nikhom?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Phanna Nikhom?TH4704 (OCHA common operational dataset)