# Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/samut-sakhon/ Province · Thailand # Samut Sakhon Province Samut Sakhon Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **1,853,847 people** in 2023 on 857 km² (about 2,163 per km²). Its main town is Samut Sakhon. It is divided into 3 districts. 329 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3,422 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,853,847people (2023) - 857km² - 3districts - 3,422mapped services ## How many people live in Samut Sakhon Province? Samut Sakhon Province had an estimated **1,853,847 people** in 2023 — 2.7% of Thailand, 7th of 77 provinces. There are 1,000 women for every 1,000 men (below the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 857 km², that is about **2,163 people per km²**, 4th of 77 provinces. 10.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 21 children and older people. 0–4 ****70,802** 5–9 ****63,306** 10–14 ****63,264** 15–19 ****107,923** 20–24 ****223,840** 25–29 ****311,160** 30–34 ****230,109** 35–39 ****163,066** 40–44 ****145,885** 45–49 ****116,996** 50–54 ****95,090** 55–59 ****77,410** 60–64 ****63,931** 65–69 ****45,930** 70–74 ****33,523** 75–79 ****19,346** 80+ ****22,266** 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 Samut Sakhon Province? Samut Sakhon Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Bangkok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/bangkok/), [Nakhon Pathom Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-pathom/), [Ratchaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ratchaburi/) and [Samut Songkhram Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/samut-songkhram/). By area it is the 73rd largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 0.2% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Samut Sakhon Province is about 37 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 13.5750° N, 100.2135° E. Local names: สมุทรสาคร . 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 Samut Sakhon Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Samut Sakhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/samut-sakhon/mueang-samut-sakhon/) 1,353,400 3,015 449 18 2,257 [Krathum Baen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/samut-sakhon/krathum-baen/) 435,846 3,385 129 10 866 [Ban Phaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/samut-sakhon/ban-phaeo/) 64,601 231 279 12 299 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 Samut Sakhon Province - Krathum Baen72,819 - Samut Sakhon63,498 - Ban Phaeo41,904 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 Samut Sakhon Province Named natural and historic features inside Samut Sakhon Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 10 rivers and streams. - Khlong Bang Bo - Khlong Don Lao - Khlong Kao Tha Chin - Khlong Phaeo - Khlong Rang Nok Pet - Khlong Rong Khe - Phraek Nong Yai - Rang Hup Prathun - Rang Khoen - Rang Nong Yai ### Getting around 13 railway stations. - Sathani Bang Nam Won - Sathani Rotfai Ban Bo - Sathani Rotfai Ban Khom - Sathani Rotfai Ban Laem - Sathani Rotfai Ban Na Khok - Sathani Rotfai Bang Krachao - Sathani Rotfai Bang Nam Chuet - Sathani Rotfai Bang Sikhot - Sathani Rotfai Chi Pha Khao - Sathani Rotfai Ka Long - Sathani Rotfai Khok Khwai - Sathani Rotfai Maha Chai - Sathani Rotfai Thung Si Thong 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 Samut Sakhon Province and the best time to visit In Samut Sakhon Province, 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 Samut Sakhon Province Places mapped inside Samut Sakhon Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals302 - Banks140 - ATMs8 - Petrol pumps222 - Hotels123 - Shopping malls44 - Schools199 - Colleges and universities35 - Cinemas4 - Pharmacies59 - Restaurants2,192 - Police stations27 - Dental clinics67 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 Samut Sakhon Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Samut Sakhon Province?1,853,847 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Samut Sakhon Province?About 32 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Samut Sakhon Province?About 2,163 people per km² - What borders Samut Sakhon Province?Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom Province, Ratchaburi Province and Samut Songkhram Province - What is the largest town in Samut Sakhon Province?Krathum Baen - What is the best time to visit Samut Sakhon Province?November to January - How many hospitals are in Samut Sakhon Province?302 mapped - How many banks are in Samut Sakhon Province?140 mapped - How many ATMs are in Samut Sakhon Province?8 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Samut Sakhon Province?222 mapped - What is the P-code of Samut Sakhon Province?TH74 (OCHA common operational dataset)