# Don Sak, Surat Thani Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/don-sak/ District · Surat Thani Province # Don Sak Don Sak is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Surat Thani Province. It had an estimated **34,768 people** in 2023 on 366 km² (about 95 per km²). Its main town is Don Sak. It is divided into 4 subdistricts. 56 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 179 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 34,768people (2023) - 366km² - 4subdistricts - 179mapped services ## How many people live in Don Sak? Don Sak had an estimated **34,768 people** in 2023 — 3.3% of Surat Thani Province, 527th of 928 districts. There are 1,022 women for every 1,000 men (below the Surat Thani Province figure of 1,035). Spread over 366 km², that is about **95 people per km²**, 404th of 928 districts. 18.9% of people are children under 15 and 14.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 39 across Surat Thani Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,277** 5–9 ****2,173** 10–14 ****2,138** 15–19 ****1,900** 20–24 ****1,866** 25–29 ****2,400** 30–34 ****2,385** 35–39 ****2,500** 40–44 ****2,747** 45–49 ****2,675** 50–54 ****2,498** 55–59 ****2,284** 60–64 ****1,941** 65–69 ****1,743** 70–74 ****1,307** 75–79 ****887** 80+ ****1,047** 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 Don Sak? Don Sak lies in [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 3 other districts: [Kanchanadit](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/), [Khanom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/khanom/) and [Sichon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/). By area it is the 522nd largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 2.8% of [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/). The centre of Don Sak is about 516 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 39 km from Surat Thani, the main town of Surat Thani Province. The centre point is at 9.1838° N, 99.6874° E. Local names: ดอนสัก . 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 Don Sak Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Chai Khram](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/don-sak/chai-khram/) 37 3 3 [Chon Khram](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/don-sak/chon-khram/) 27 6 12 [Don Sak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/don-sak/don-sak/) 148 31 128 [Pak Phraek](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/don-sak/pak-phraek/) 154 17 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 Don Sak Open gazetteers list **56 villages, towns and localities** in Don Sak. The largest with a recorded population: Don Sak (12,422). Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 120 m above sea level (median 16 m). - Ban Ao Ma Thuean - Ban Bang Nam Chuet - Ban Bang Nang - Ban Bon Mueang - Ban Din Daeng - Ban Don Han - Ban Don Nao - Ban Don Sao Thong - Ban Don Yuan - Ban Hua Khuan Din Daeng - Ban Huai - Ban Huai Pho - Ban Huai Siat - Ban Khao Khae - Ban Khao Kloi - Ban Khao Lak - Ban Khao Noi - Ban Khao Nut - Ban Khao Phra-in - Ban Khao Rae - Ban Khao Sam Na - Ban Khao Wong - Ban Khiri Wong - Ban Khlong Khram - Ban Khram Bon - Ban Khram Lang - Ban Khuan Noi - Ban Khuan Taeo - Ban Ko Noktaphao - Ban Ko Raet - Ban Laem Luean - Ban Mai Samakkhi - Ban Na Nuea - Ban Na Po - Ban Na Ta Di - Ban Nam Cha - Ban Nam Rop - Ban Nang Kam - Ban Niak - Ban Pa Om - Ban Pak Khlong Don Sak - Ban Pak Khlong Khram - Ban Pheng Krong - Ban Phot - Ban Rong Than - Ban Si Chai Khram - Ban Tha Ko - Ban Tha Lamphu - Ban Tha Pling - Ban Thang Kham - Ban Thong Ao - Ban Thong Mai - Ban Thung Samet - Ban Utsahakam Pamai - Ban Wang Din Niao - Don Sak 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 Don Sak Named natural and historic features inside Don Sak, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 rivers and streams. - Khlong Bang Huai - Khlong Bang Tang Hip - Khlong Khram - Khlong Tha Lam Phu - Khlong Tha Mot - Khlong Tha Thong ### Coast and islands 5 islands; 1 headland. - Ko Chueak - Ko Nok Taphao - Ko Raet - Ko Rikan - Ko Yiao - Laem Thot ### Hills and mountains 37 hills; 8 mountains. - Khao Luang · 503 m - Khao Nam Sap · 374 m - Khao Lak · 338 m - Khao Sai Wi · 300 m - Khao Kun · 294 m - Khao Phra-in · 282 m - Khao Maen · 274 m - Khao Thong Nong · 264 m - Khao Tham Sap · 259 m - Khao Hua Chang · 255 m - Khao Hin Sam Kon · 254 m - Khao Chong Khok · 252 m - Khao Ton Chan · 252 m - Khao Tham Sap · 246 m - Khao Phan Rueak · 212 m - Khao Phap Pha · 212 m - Khao Tok · 182 m - Khao Nui · 168 m - Khao Nong Ron · 164 m - Khao Lak Kai · 163 m - Khao Bang Som · 159 m - Khao Thaeng · 159 m - Khao Chong Pa Khlum · 158 m - Khao Nut · 154 m …and 21 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 Don Sak and the best time to visit In Don Sak, 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 Don Sak Places mapped inside Don Sak in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals16 - Banks3 - ATMs3 - Petrol pumps13 - Hotels43 - Schools14 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants81 - Police stations1 - Dental clinics2 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 Don Sak?In Surat Thani Province, Thailand - What is the population of Don Sak?34,768 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Don Sak?About 39 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Don Sak?About 95 people per km² - What borders Don Sak?Kanchanadit, Khanom and Sichon - How many villages are in Don Sak?56 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Don Sak?Settlements lie between 0 m and 120 m - What is the highest point in Don Sak?Khao Luang (503 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Don Sak?February to March - How many hospitals are in Don Sak?16 mapped - How many banks are in Don Sak?3 mapped - How many ATMs are in Don Sak?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Don Sak?13 mapped - What is the P-code of Don Sak?TH8403 (OCHA common operational dataset)