# Phon Na Kaeo, Sakon Nakhon Province – Subdistricts

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District · Sakon Nakhon Province 

# Phon Na Kaeo

Phon Na Kaeo is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Sakon Nakhon Province. It had an estimated **24,454 people** in 2023 on 361 km² (about 68 per km²). Its main town is Phon Na Kaeo. It is divided into 5 subdistricts. 51 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 38 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 24,454people (2023)
- 361km²
- 5subdistricts
- 38mapped services

## How many people live in Phon Na Kaeo?

Phon Na Kaeo had an estimated **24,454 people** in 2023 — 3.5% of Sakon Nakhon Province, 673rd of 928 districts. There are 1,085 women for every 1,000 men (above the Sakon Nakhon Province figure of 1,052). Spread over 361 km², that is about **68 people per km²**, 616th of 928 districts.

21.5% of people are children under 15 and 13.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 42 across Sakon Nakhon Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,686**

5–9 ****1,796**

10–14 ****1,765**

15–19 ****1,444**

20–24 ****1,017**

25–29 ****1,157**

30–34 ****1,328**

35–39 ****1,594**

40–44 ****1,922**

45–49 ****1,863**

50–54 ****1,830**

55–59 ****1,952**

60–64 ****1,834**

65–69 ****1,449**

70–74 ****829**

75–79 ****466**

80+ ****522**

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 Phon Na Kaeo?

Phon Na Kaeo lies in [Sakon Nakhon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other districts: [Khok Si Suphan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/khok-si-suphan/), [Kusuman](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/kusuman/), [Mueang Sakon Nakhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/mueang-sakon-nakhon/), [Pla Pak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-phanom/pla-pak/) and [Wang Yang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-phanom/wang-yang/). By area it is the 527th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 3.8% of [Sakon Nakhon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/). The centre of Phon Na Kaeo is about 560 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 18 km from Sakon Nakhon, the main town of Sakon Nakhon Province. The centre point is at 17.2138° N, 104.3029° E. Local names: โพนนาแก้ว .

Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha).

## Know before you go: Phon Na Kaeo

- Time zoneUTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok
- CurrencyBaht (THB)
- Country calling code+66
- LanguagesThai, English
- Plug typesType A, B, C, F · 220 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)20 km
- Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP) · Nakhon Phanom41 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:28) and shortest in Dec (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 17:31).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Subdistricts of Phon Na Kaeo

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ban Paen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phon-na-kaeo/ban-paen/) 67 12 6 

[Ban Phon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phon-na-kaeo/ban-phon/) 105 9 2 

[Chiang Sue](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phon-na-kaeo/chiang-sue/) 43 7 7 

[Na Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phon-na-kaeo/na-kaeo/) 73 13 9 

[Na Tong Watthana](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phon-na-kaeo/na-tong-watthana/) 73 10 14 

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 Phon Na Kaeo

Open gazetteers list **51 villages, towns and localities** in Phon Na Kaeo. Settlements here lie between about 156 m and 198 m above sea level (median 165 m).

- Ban Bueng Pracha Rat
- Ban Bueng Sala
- Ban Chiang Suea Noi
- Ban Chiang Suea Yai
- Ban Chom Chaeng
- Ban Don Du
- Ban Don Nang Loeng
- Ban Khok Kaeo
- Ban Klang
- Ban Klang Mai
- Ban Kok Kaeo
- Ban Mai
- Ban Mai Chaiya
- Ban Mai Nong Phue
- Ban Na Chan
- Ban Na Duea
- Ban Na Duea Noi
- Ban Na Kaeo
- Ban Na Lom
- Ban Na Tong Noi
- Ban Na Tong Yai
- Ban Namphu Kao
- Ban Non Kung
- Ban Non Pradu
- Ban Non Samakkhi
- Ban Nong Ian
- Ban Nong Krabok
- Ban Nong Phue
- Ban Om Kaeo
- Ban Pa Phang
- Ban Paen
- Ban Phai Si Thong
- Ban Phon Bok
- Ban Phon Khae Klang
- Ban Phon Khae Noi
- Ban Phon Ngam Khok
- Ban Phon Ngam Khok Mai
- Ban Phon Ngam Tha
- Ban Phon Noi
- Ban Phon Yai
- Ban Phutthamok
- Ban Pu Phuem
- Ban Pung Noi
- Ban Pung Yai
- Ban Song Namphu
- Ban Tha Sala
- Ban Tha Sao Khoi
- Ban Thep Nimit
- Ban Udom Watthana
- Ban Wang Pla Chueam
- Phon Na Kaeo

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 Phon Na Kaeo

Named natural and historic features inside Phon Na Kaeo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

7 rivers and streams; 4 reservoirs and tanks.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Aek
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Chang Suea
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Din Dak
- Huai Chiang Suea
- Huai Din Chi
- Huai Long
- Huai Long Ton Bon
- Huai Mat
- Huai Saen To
- Huai Si
- Sa Nong Phen

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 Phon Na Kaeo and the best time to visit

In Phon Na Kaeo, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C). About 1,492 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (318 mm) and the driest Dec (4 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 5 

Feb 25 15 

Mar 28 46 

Apr 30 71 

May 29 186 

Jun 27 208 

Jul 26 318 

Aug 26 317 

Sep 26 228 

Oct 25 82 

Nov 23 12 

Dec 21 4 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phon Na Kaeo

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

- Hospitals15
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels4
- Schools6
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants8
- Police stations2

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 Phon Na Kaeo?In Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Phon Na Kaeo?24,454 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Phon Na Kaeo?About 41 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Phon Na Kaeo?About 68 people per km²
- What borders Phon Na Kaeo?Khok Si Suphan, Kusuman, Mueang Sakon Nakhon, Pla Pak and Wang Yang
- What time zone is Phon Na Kaeo in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Phon Na Kaeo?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Phon Na Kaeo?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Phon Na Kaeo?51 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Phon Na Kaeo?Settlements lie between 156 m and 198 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phon Na Kaeo?4 named in GeoNames
- What is the best time to visit Phon Na Kaeo?October to March
- How many hospitals are in Phon Na Kaeo?15 mapped
- How many banks are in Phon Na Kaeo?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Phon Na Kaeo?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Phon Na Kaeo?TH4717 (OCHA common operational dataset)