# Songkhla Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map

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Province · Thailand 

# Songkhla Province

Songkhla Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **1,566,850 people** in 2023 on 7,741 km² (about 202 per km²). Its main town is Songkhla. It is divided into 16 districts. 1,777 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8,877 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,566,850people (2023)
- 7,741km²
- 16districts
- 8,877mapped services

## How many people live in Songkhla Province?

Songkhla Province had an estimated **1,566,850 people** in 2023 — 2.3% of Thailand, 10th of 77 provinces. There are 1,059 women for every 1,000 men (above the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 7,741 km², that is about **202 people per km²**, 15th of 77 provinces.

18.8% of people are children under 15 and 13.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 38 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.

0–4 ****99,705**

5–9 ****100,521**

10–14 ****94,609**

15–19 ****101,768**

20–24 ****115,738**

25–29 ****108,498**

30–34 ****105,726**

35–39 ****103,020**

40–44 ****108,975**

45–49 ****113,237**

50–54 ****107,950**

55–59 ****103,297**

60–64 ****92,021**

65–69 ****73,754**

70–74 ****55,748**

75–79 ****36,856**

80+ ****45,427**

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 Songkhla Province?

Songkhla Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Pattani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/pattani/), [Phatthalung Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phatthalung/), [Satun Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/satun/) and [Yala Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/yala/). By area it is the 26th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 1.5% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Songkhla Province is about 738 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 7.1142° N, 100.3664° E. Local names: สงขลา .

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 Songkhla Province

District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services 

[Hat Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/hat-yai/) 533,728 679 786 13 4,616 

[Mueang Songkhla](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/mueang-songkhla/) 213,343 1,033 207 6 1,517 

[Sadao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/sadao/) 149,671 144 1,043 9 516 

[Chana](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/chana/) 100,550 161 625 14 331 

[Na Thawi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/na-thawi/) 78,759 100 786 10 226 

[Singhanakhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/singhanakhon/) 71,188 301 237 11 256 

[Thepha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/thepha/) 68,196 104 659 7 218 

[Saba Yoi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/saba-yoi/) 68,124 72 948 9 115 

[Rattaphum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/rattaphum/) 67,589 102 661 5 257 

[Bang Klam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/bang-klam/) 40,885 277 148 4 127 

[Ranot](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/ranot/) 39,342 88 447 12 234 

[Na Mom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/na-mom/) 34,222 241 142 4 102 

[Sathing Phra](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/sathing-phra/) 33,866 172 197 11 128 

[Khuan Niang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/khuan-niang/) 29,056 117 248 4 110 

[Khlong Hoi Khong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/khlong-hoi-khong/) 28,579 97 296 4 89 

[Krasae Sin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/songkhla/krasae-sin/) 9,752 31 311 4 35 

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 Songkhla Province

- Hat Yai191,696
- Ban Mai86,899
- Songkhla61,758
- Sadao46,236
- Ranot19,780
- Na Mom7,537

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 Songkhla Province

Named natural and historic features inside Songkhla Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

353 rivers and streams; 62 reservoirs and tanks; 9 waterfalls; 1 lake; 1 dam.

- Ang Kep Nam Ban Kao
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Khuan Dan
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Khuan Ran
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Khuan Ran
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Khuan Samet
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Khuanna
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Kong Si Khao
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Mae To
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Mo Lam Tae
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Na
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Na Kan
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Pa On
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Palat Thing
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Phru Lam Lek
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Ra Mai Khaek
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Sai Khao
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Suan On
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Ta Kho
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Tham Nop
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Thon Prang
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Thung Phlai
- Ang Kep Nam Ban Thung Pho
- Ang Kep Nam Khlong Cham Rai
- Ang Kep Nam Khlong Hip

…and 402 more.

### Coast and islands

12 headlands; 6 islands; 1 bay; 1 lagoon.

- Ao Thong Bua
- Ko Banthom
- Ko Kaeo
- Ko Nu
- Ko Yai
- Ko Yo
- Ko Yo
- Laem Bo Tho
- Laem Chak
- Laem Chao
- Laem Chao
- Laem Hat
- Laem Khu La
- Laem Khwai Ran
- Laem Kruat
- Laem Pho
- Laem Sai
- Laem Tao Pun
- Laem Yang
- Thale Sap Songkhla

### Hills and mountains

220 hills; 60 mountains; 1 mountain pass.

- Khao Suat · 920 m
- Khao Wang Pha · 884 m
- Khao Kaeo · 825 m
- Khuan Si Reng · 780 m
- Khao Fai Mai · 727 m
- Khao Mai Yai · 657 m
- Khao Nam Khang · 652 m
- Khao Tok · 586 m
- Khao Luang · 578 m
- Khao Luk Lom · 560 m
- Khuan Reng · 529 m
- Khuan Hin Lap · 518 m
- Khao Krop Khruem · 504 m
- Khuan Plaithap · 491 m
- Khao Pak Reat · 490 m
- Khuan Mai Phai Klong · 489 m
- Khuan Met Chun · 448 m
- Khao Chan · 436 m
- Khuan Lin Da · 436 m
- Khuan Plai Tong · 431 m
- Khao Hu Ton · 425 m
- Khuan Mai Kwat · 421 m
- Khuan Chuk Nok Krong · 418 m
- Khao Mi Kiat · 416 m

…and 257 more.

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Sculpture Garden Chaloem Pharakiat

### Getting around

18 railway stations; 2 airports.

- Hat Yai Junction
- Sanam Bin Songkhla
- Sathani Ban Phru
- Sathani Bang Klam
- Sathani Khlong Rian
- Sathani Khuan Hin
- Sathani Na Pradu
- Sathani Padang Besa
- Sathani Rotfai Bang Klam
- Sathani Rotfai Chana
- Sathani Rotfai Khlong Ngae
- Sathani Rotfai Khlong Ram
- Sathani Rotfai Khuan Mit
- Sathani Rotfai Ko Saba
- Sathani Rotfai Kuang Niang
- Sathani Rotfai Na Mom
- Sathani Rotfai Tha Maenglak
- Sathani Rotfai Thepa
- Sathani Sala Thung Lung
- Tha Akatsayan Hat Yai

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 Songkhla Province and the best time to visit

In Songkhla Province, the warmest month is May (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,021 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (346 mm) and the driest Feb (32 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 108 

Feb 26 32 

Mar 27 89 

Apr 28 115 

May 28 155 

Jun 27 140 

Jul 27 148 

Aug 27 165 

Sep 27 186 

Oct 27 261 

Nov 27 346 

Dec 26 277 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Songkhla Province

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

- Hospitals711
- Banks271
- ATMs49
- Petrol pumps347
- Hotels1,058
- Shopping malls86
- Schools532
- Colleges and universities261
- Cinemas15
- Pharmacies160
- Restaurants5,175
- Police stations82
- Dental clinics130

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 Songkhla Province?In Thailand
- What is the population of Songkhla Province?1,566,850 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Songkhla Province?About 38 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Songkhla Province?About 202 people per km²
- What borders Songkhla Province?Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Pattani Province, Phatthalung Province, Satun Province and Yala Province
- What is the largest town in Songkhla Province?Hat Yai
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Songkhla Province?62 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Songkhla Province?Khao Suat (920 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Songkhla Province?January to April
- How many hospitals are in Songkhla Province?711 mapped
- How many banks are in Songkhla Province?271 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Songkhla Province?49 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Songkhla Province?347 mapped
- What is the P-code of Songkhla Province?TH90 (OCHA common operational dataset)