# Surat Thani Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ Province · Thailand # Surat Thani Province Surat Thani Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **1,040,448 people** in 2023 on 13,085 km² (about 80 per km²). Its main town is Surat Thani. It is divided into 19 districts. 1,239 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10,691 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,040,448people (2023) - 13,085km² - 19districts - 10,691mapped services ## How many people live in Surat Thani Province? Surat Thani Province had an estimated **1,040,448 people** in 2023 — 1.5% of Thailand, 16th of 77 provinces. There are 1,035 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 13,085 km², that is about **80 people per km²**, 54th of 77 provinces. 17.5% of people are children under 15 and 13.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people. 0–4 ****62,029** 5–9 ****60,562** 10–14 ****59,159** 15–19 ****61,005** 20–24 ****66,317** 25–29 ****76,734** 30–34 ****76,164** 35–39 ****76,080** 40–44 ****84,115** 45–49 ****80,565** 50–54 ****72,408** 55–59 ****64,575** 60–64 ****57,391** 65–69 ****47,687** 70–74 ****36,627** 75–79 ****26,146** 80+ ****32,884** 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 Surat Thani Province? Surat Thani Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Chumphon Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chumphon/), [Krabi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/krabi/), [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Phangnga Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/) and [Ranong Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/ranong/). By area it is the 6th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 2.5% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Surat Thani Province is about 548 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 9.0161° N, 99.1156° E. Local names: สุราษฎร์ธานี . 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 Surat Thani Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Surat Thani](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/mueang-surat-thani/) 170,672 509 335 11 2,253 [Kanchanadit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/) 98,036 91 1,079 13 307 [Ko Samui](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/) 91,144 323 282 7 3,393 [Phunphin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/) 77,452 87 893 16 442 [Phrasaeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phrasaeng/) 72,804 94 771 7 157 [Ban Na San](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ban-na-san/) 60,629 79 766 11 201 [Tha Chana](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/tha-chana/) 56,372 58 966 6 138 [Wiang Sa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/wiang-sa/) 55,069 142 387 5 249 [Khian Sa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khian-sa/) 52,900 78 678 5 114 [Chaiya](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/) 50,389 72 697 9 225 [Khiri Rat Nikhom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/) 41,224 53 772 8 100 [Phanom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phanom/) 40,558 34 1,194 6 276 [Don Sak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/don-sak/) 34,768 95 366 4 179 [Tha Chang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/tha-chang/) 31,632 29 1,095 6 109 [Chai Buri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chai-buri/) 31,031 68 458 4 37 [Ko Pha-Ngan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ko-pha-ngan/) 21,924 155 142 3 2,200 [Ban Na Doem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ban-na-doem/) 20,622 95 218 4 99 [Vibhavadi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/vibhavadi/) 18,917 38 492 2 38 [Ban Ta Khun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ban-ta-khun/) 14,305 10 1,495 4 174 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 Surat Thani Province - Surat Thani132,040 - Ko Samui50,000 - Tha Kham25,810 - Ban Na San21,900 - Don Sak12,422 - Chaiya12,223 - Wiang Sa11,933 - Ko Pha Ngan11,846 - Tha Khanon7,300 - Chai Buri6,126 - Koh Tao1,382 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 Surat Thani Province Named natural and historic features inside Surat Thani Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 146 rivers and streams; 21 reservoirs and tanks; 17 waterfalls; 2 dams; 1 lake. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Khuan Kling - Ang Kep Nam Bang Kluai - Ang Kep Nam Bang Lai - Ang Kep Nam Bang Lo - Ang Kep Nam Chonlaprathan - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Bang Sai Nuan - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Nam Phut - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Suan Nang - Ang Kep Nam Khuean Rachaprapha - Ang Kep Nam Na Khao - Ang Kep Nam Nong Thung Thong - Ang Kep Nam Nuea Khlong - Ang Kep Nam Tha Nuat - Ang Kep Nam Tha Sae - Ang Kep Nam Thung Krachut - Ang Kep Nam Wang Phlap - Cheow Lan Lake - Huai Bang Khian Sa - Huai Chum Saeng - Huai Khan Bet - Huai Kua - Huai Na Prang - Huai Sam Phraek - Huai Te …and 163 more. ### Coast and islands 85 islands; 56 headlands; 16 beaches; 2 bays; 2 lagoons. - Ao Ok - Choeng Mon Beach - Han Noi Bot - Han Sai Rak Mak - Hat Bang Po - Hat Bo Phut - Hat Chalok Lam - Hat Chaweng - Hat Lamai - Hat Mae Nam - Hat Rin - Hat Salad - Hat Thong Ta Pan - Jansom Bay - Ko Bo Kok - Ko Chae - Ko Chang Som - Ko Chet Mun - Ko Chueak - Ko Chueak Noi - Ko Din - Ko Fan - Ko Fan Noi - Ko Fan Yai …and 137 more. ### Hills and mountains 229 hills; 151 mountains. - Khao Nong · 1,508 m - Khao Langkha Tuek · 1,383 m - Khao Thong Chai · 1,291 m - Khao Wong · 1,259 m - Khao Ma Ruk · 1,124 m - Khao La · 1,068 m - Khao Nan Mia · 979 m - Khao Kabiat · 959 m - Khao Pra · 936 m - Khao Daeng · 888 m - Khao Nom Sao · 850 m - Khao Sam Yot · 842 m - Khao Sung · 841 m - Khao Chali · 831 m - Khao Nang · 814 m - Khao La · 811 m - Khao Laem Sian · 803 m - Khao Langkha Tuek · 784 m - Khao Nom Sao · 776 m - Khao Lan · 756 m - Khao Ya · 753 m - Khao Chali · 744 m - Khao Daen · 744 m - Khao Tham Phra · 744 m …and 356 more. ### Forests and nature 3 zoos; 1 park; 1 garden. - Elephant Trekking - Khao Sok National Park - Magic Buda Garden - Na Muang Safari Park - Samui Safari Nature Tour ### Getting around 22 railway stations; 3 airports. - Ko Pha Ngan Airport - Koh Samui Airport - Sathani Rotfai Ban Khanai - Sathani Rotfai Ban Na - Sathani Rotfai Ban Phru Krachaeng - Sathani Rotfai Ban Song - Sathani Rotfai Chaiya - Sathani Rotfai Don Thup - Sathani Rotfai Huai Mut - Sathani Rotfai Khan Thuli - Sathani Rotfai Khao Hua Khwai - Sathani Rotfai Khao Phanom Baek - Sathani Rotfai Khao Phlu - Sathani Rotfai Khlong Prap - Sathani Rotfai Khlong Sai - Sathani Rotfai Khlong Ya - Sathani Rotfai Maluan - Sathani Rotfai Na San - Sathani Rotfai Phru Phi - Sathani Rotfai Surat Thani - Sathani Rotfai Tha Chana - Sathani Rotfai Tha Chang - Sathani Rotfai Thung Pho - Sathani Tha Khoei …and 1 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 Surat Thani Province and the best time to visit In Surat Thani Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 2,329 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (320 mm) and the driest Feb (31 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 123 Feb 26 31 Mar 27 110 Apr 28 104 May 28 217 Jun 27 221 Jul 26 223 Aug 26 216 Sep 26 264 Oct 26 276 Nov 26 320 Dec 25 224 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Surat Thani Province Places mapped inside Surat Thani Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals674 - Banks248 - ATMs50 - Petrol pumps413 - Hotels2,974 - Shopping malls86 - Schools350 - Colleges and universities87 - Cinemas22 - Pharmacies182 - Restaurants5,418 - Police stations84 - Dental clinics103 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 Surat Thani Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Surat Thani Province?1,040,448 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Surat Thani Province?About 39 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Surat Thani Province?About 80 people per km² - What borders Surat Thani Province?Chumphon Province, Krabi Province, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Phangnga Province and Ranong Province - What is the largest town in Surat Thani Province?Surat Thani - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Surat Thani Province?21 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Surat Thani Province?Khao Nong (1,508 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Surat Thani Province?February to March - How many hospitals are in Surat Thani Province?674 mapped - How many banks are in Surat Thani Province?248 mapped - How many ATMs are in Surat Thani Province?50 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Surat Thani Province?413 mapped - What is the P-code of Surat Thani Province?TH84 (OCHA common operational dataset)