# Phu Phan, Sakon Nakhon Province – Subdistricts & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phu-phan/ District · Sakon Nakhon Province # Phu Phan Phu Phan is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Sakon Nakhon Province. It had an estimated **19,822 people** in 2023 on 707 km² (about 28 per km²). Its main town is Phu Phan. It is divided into 4 subdistricts. 49 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 68 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 19,822people (2023) - 707km² - 4subdistricts - 68mapped services ## How many people live in Phu Phan? Phu Phan had an estimated **19,822 people** in 2023 — 2.8% of Sakon Nakhon Province, 764th of 928 districts. There are 982 women for every 1,000 men (below the Sakon Nakhon Province figure of 1,052). Spread over 707 km², that is about **28 people per km²**, 864th of 928 districts. 20.7% of people are children under 15 and 13.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 42 across Sakon Nakhon Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,300** 5–9 ****1,463** 10–14 ****1,331** 15–19 ****1,115** 20–24 ****721** 25–29 ****1,020** 30–34 ****1,057** 35–39 ****1,351** 40–44 ****1,593** 45–49 ****1,644** 50–54 ****1,608** 55–59 ****1,591** 60–64 ****1,376** 65–69 ****1,155** 70–74 ****704** 75–79 ****369** 80+ ****424** 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 Phu Phan? Phu Phan lies in [Sakon Nakhon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other districts: [Huai Phueng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kalasin/huai-phueng/), [Kham Muang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kalasin/kham-muang/), [Kut Bak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/kut-bak/), [Mueang Sakon Nakhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/mueang-sakon-nakhon/), [Na Khu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kalasin/na-khu/), [Somdet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kalasin/somdet/) and [Tao Ngoi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/tao-ngoi/). By area it is the 253rd largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 7.4% of [Sakon Nakhon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/). The centre of Phu Phan is about 509 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 36 km from Sakon Nakhon, the main town of Sakon Nakhon Province. The centre point is at 16.9161° N, 103.9327° E. Local names: ภูพาน . 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 Phu Phan Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Khok Phu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phu-phan/khok-phu/) 282 18 41 [Kok Pla Sio](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phu-phan/kok-pla-sio/) 144 7 0 [Luplao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phu-phan/luplao/) 101 9 7 [Sang Kho](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sakon-nakhon/phu-phan/sang-kho/) 180 15 20 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 Phu Phan Open gazetteers list **49 villages, towns and localities** in Phu Phan. The largest with a recorded population: Ban I Toeng (8,046). Settlements here lie between about 200 m and 340 m above sea level (median 299 m). - Ban Bo Duean Ha - Ban Chat Rabiap - Ban Chat San - Ban Chiang Saen Phatthana - Ban Chomphu Phan - Ban Dan Tueng - Ban Don Khaen - Ban Hong Sim - Ban Hong Sim Phatthana - Ban I Toeng - Ban Kham Phoem - Ban Khok Phu - Ban Khok Phu Mai - Ban Kok Do - Ban Kok Plasio - Ban Kok Tae - Ban Kut Haet - Ban Lom - Ban Lup Lao - Ban Lup Lao Noi - Ban Mai Phatthana - Ban Na Kham Klang - Ban Na Khi Nak - Ban Na Mong - Ban Na Phang - Ban Na Yo - Ban Nang Toeng - Ban Noi Non Sawan - Ban Non - Ban Non Hua Chang - Ban Non Khok Wua - Ban Nong Khrong - Ban Nong Pham - Ban Nong San - Ban Phon Bok - Ban Phon Phaeng - Ban Phu Phan Thong - Ban Sai Thong - Ban Sang Kaeo - Ban Sang Kho - Ban Saphan Sam - Ban Siao - Ban Suan Sawan - Ban Tha Charoen - Ban Ton - Ban Yang Lon - Khok Phu - Phu Phan - บ้านท่าเจริญ 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 Phu Phan Named natural and historic features inside Phu Phan, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 15 rivers and streams; 13 reservoirs and tanks; 2 dams. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Kok Tae - Ang Kep Nam Ban Ton Mai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khae - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khi Hin - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khwang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Na Phang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Phi Pop - Ang Kep Nam HuaiThao - Ang Kep Nam Khok Phu Mai Thi 1 - Ang Kep Nam Khok Phu Mai Thi 2 - Ang Kep Nam Nam Phung - Ang Kep Nam Nam Phung - Ang Kep Nam Sang Kaeo - Huai Kaeng Hang - Huai Khae - Huai Lom - Huai Lup Plakuan - Huai Mangaeo - Huai Na Phang - Huai Naeng - Huai Nam Phung - Huai Phan - Huai Saen Kong - Huai Tham Tae …and 6 more. ### Hills and mountains 27 mountains; 6 hills. - Phu Ko · 586 m - Phu Khiao · 558 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 Nokkaeo · 522 m - Phu Sila · 503 m - Phu Phok · 498 m - Phu Ta Ru · 473 m - Phu Tham U · 468 m - Phu Kham Bon · 454 m - Phu Mak Ngaeo Tai · 437 m - Phu Nong Ma · 434 m - Phu Pha Yon · 406 m - Phu Ang Kop · 394 m - Phu Ngoi · 388 m - Phu Po · 385 m - Phu Noi · 381 m - Phu Ang Khi · 378 m - Phu Chong · 372 m - Phu Noi · 368 m …and 9 more. 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 Phu Phan and the best time to visit In Phu Phan, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C). About 1,511 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (310 mm) and the driest Dec (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 7 Feb 25 18 Mar 28 48 Apr 30 78 May 29 196 Jun 27 211 Jul 26 293 Aug 26 310 Sep 26 243 Oct 25 90 Nov 23 14 Dec 21 4 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phu Phan Places mapped inside Phu Phan in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals16 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps10 - Hotels13 - Schools12 - Restaurants13 - Police stations3 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 Phu Phan?In Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand - What is the population of Phu Phan?19,822 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Phu Phan?About 42 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Phu Phan?About 28 people per km² - What borders Phu Phan?Huai Phueng, Kham Muang, Kut Bak, Mueang Sakon Nakhon, Na Khu, Somdet and Tao Ngoi - How many villages are in Phu Phan?49 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Phu Phan?Settlements lie between 200 m and 340 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phu Phan?13 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Phu Phan?Phu Ko (586 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phu Phan?October to February - How many hospitals are in Phu Phan?16 mapped - How many banks are in Phu Phan?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phu Phan?10 mapped - What is the P-code of Phu Phan?TH4718 (OCHA common operational dataset)