# Chaiya, Surat Thani Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/

District · Surat Thani Province 

# Chaiya

Chaiya is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Surat Thani Province. It had an estimated **50,389 people** in 2023 on 697 km² (about 72 per km²). Its main town is Chaiya. It is divided into 9 subdistricts. 77 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 225 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 50,389people (2023)
- 697km²
- 9subdistricts
- 225mapped services

## How many people live in Chaiya?

Chaiya had an estimated **50,389 people** in 2023 — 4.8% of Surat Thani Province, 360th of 928 districts. There are 1,056 women for every 1,000 men (above the Surat Thani Province figure of 1,035). Spread over 697 km², that is about **72 people per km²**, 576th of 928 districts.

16.2% of people are children under 15 and 18.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 39 across Surat Thani Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,581**

5–9 ****2,682**

10–14 ****2,920**

15–19 ****2,650**

20–24 ****2,550**

25–29 ****3,505**

30–34 ****3,477**

35–39 ****3,533**

40–44 ****3,995**

45–49 ****3,674**

50–54 ****3,274**

55–59 ****3,162**

60–64 ****3,058**

65–69 ****2,890**

70–74 ****2,303**

75–79 ****1,880**

80+ ****2,255**

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 Chaiya?

Chaiya lies in [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 2 other districts: [Tha Chana](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/tha-chana/) and [Tha Chang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/tha-chang/). By area it is the 262nd largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 5.3% of [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/). The centre of Chaiya is about 504 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 45 km from Surat Thani, the main town of Surat Thani Province. The centre point is at 9.4441° N, 99.0693° E. Local names: ไชยา .

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 Chaiya

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Lamet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/lamet/) 37 10 37 

[Mo Thai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/mo-thai/) 72 11 12 

[Pa We](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/pa-we/) 55 7 22 

[Pak Mak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/pak-mak/) 350 13 9 

[Phum Riang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/phum-riang/) 37 8 36 

[Takrop](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/takrop/) 35 7 14 

[Talat Chaiya](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/talat-chaiya/) 11 6 51 

[Thung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/thung/) 45 10 8 

[Wiang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/chaiya/wiang/) 54 6 36 

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 Chaiya

Open gazetteers list **77 villages, towns and localities** in Chaiya. The largest with a recorded population: Chaiya (12,223). Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 278 m above sea level (median 17 m).

- Ban Ang Thong
- Ban Bo Kha
- Ban Choeng Samo
- Ban Do
- Ban Doem Chao
- Ban Don Phot
- Ban Don Pradu
- Ban Fai Phru
- Ban Hua Len
- Ban Hua Na
- Ban Hua Non
- Ban Hua Wua
- Ban Huai Phai
- Ban Huai Phun
- Ban Huai Ta Ming
- Ban Khanon
- Ban Khao Phanom Baek
- Ban Khlong Rok
- Ban Khlong Sawiat
- Ban Khlong Yuan
- Ban Klang
- Ban Laem Pho
- Ban Laem Thong
- Ban Lang
- Ban Lat
- Ban Lum Chum Saeng
- Ban Lum Manao
- Ban Lum Rae
- Ban Mo Thai
- Ban Na
- Ban Na Khae
- Ban Na Luang
- Ban Na Sai
- Ban Nam Dam
- Ban Nok Rong
- Ban Nong Khae
- Ban Nong Mae Kung
- Ban Nong Mon
- Ban Nuea
- Ban Nuea Nam
- Ban Pa Oi
- Ban Pa We
- Ban Pa Yang
- Ban Pak Dan
- Ban Pak Mak
- Ban Pak Phraek
- Ban Pak Tho
- Ban Pho
- Ban Phru Yai Chi
- Ban Rai Yao
- Ban Rom Sai
- Ban Sai Ngam
- Ban Sam Sak
- Ban Sang
- Ban Saphan
- Ban Si Noi
- Ban Songkhla
- Ban Takrop
- Ban Tha Hak
- Ban Tha Mai
- Ban Tha Mai Daeng
- Ban Tha Makhuea
- Ban Thanon Khat
- Ban Thue
- Ban Thung Khok Khwai
- Ban Thung Nang Phao
- Ban Thung Nok
- Ban Wang Lum Phi
- Ban Wat Chaeng
- Ban Wat Kaeo
- Ban Wat Khian
- Ban Wiang
- Ban Yang Yuan
- Ban Yiat
- Chaiya
- Phum Riang
- บ้านแหลมซุย

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 Chaiya

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

### Water

10 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Ang Kep Nam Tha Nuat
- Khlong Long
- Khlong Mai Daeng
- Khlong Pak Mak
- Khlong Phanom Riang
- Khlong Phun
- Khlong Takhian
- Khlong Tha Kua
- Khlong Tha Mai Daeng
- Khlong Tha Pun
- Khlong Tha Tin

### Coast and islands

2 headlands.

- Laem Pho
- Laem Sui

### Hills and mountains

5 hills; 1 mountain.

- Khao Daen · 324 m
- Khao Pho Thong · 162 m
- Khao Ta Ket · 78 m
- Khao Phanom Baek · 75 m
- Khao Nang Chi · 58 m
- Khao Nam Ron · 35 m

### Getting around

1 railway station.

- Sathani Rotfai Chaiya

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 Chaiya and the best time to visit

In Chaiya, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,336 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (279 mm) and the driest Feb (31 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 103 

Feb 27 31 

Mar 28 101 

Apr 29 99 

May 29 234 

Jun 28 249 

Jul 28 263 

Aug 27 242 

Sep 27 273 

Oct 27 270 

Nov 27 279 

Dec 27 193 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chaiya

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

- Hospitals28
- Banks9
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps17
- Hotels32
- Shopping malls1
- Schools19
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants106
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics5

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 Chaiya?In Surat Thani Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Chaiya?50,389 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chaiya?About 42 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chaiya?About 72 people per km²
- What borders Chaiya?Tha Chana and Tha Chang
- How many villages are in Chaiya?77 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chaiya?Settlements lie between 4 m and 278 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Chaiya?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Chaiya?Khao Daen (324 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chaiya?January to February
- How many hospitals are in Chaiya?28 mapped
- How many banks are in Chaiya?9 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Chaiya?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Chaiya?17 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chaiya?TH8406 (OCHA common operational dataset)