# Kanchanadit, Surat Thani Province – Subdistricts & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/ District · Surat Thani Province # Kanchanadit Kanchanadit is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Surat Thani Province. It had an estimated **98,036 people** in 2023 on 1,079 km² (about 91 per km²). Its main town is Kanchanadit. It is divided into 13 subdistricts. 111 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 307 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 98,036people (2023) - 1,079km² - 13subdistricts - 307mapped services ## How many people live in Kanchanadit? Kanchanadit had an estimated **98,036 people** in 2023 — 9.4% of Surat Thani Province, 152nd of 928 districts. There are 1,033 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Surat Thani Province figure of 1,035). Spread over 1,079 km², that is about **91 people per km²**, 431st of 928 districts. 18.8% of people are children under 15 and 15.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 40 years (it is 39 across Surat Thani Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,480** 5–9 ****6,131** 10–14 ****5,829** 15–19 ****5,564** 20–24 ****5,226** 25–29 ****6,427** 30–34 ****6,464** 35–39 ****6,791** 40–44 ****7,872** 45–49 ****7,521** 50–54 ****6,947** 55–59 ****6,316** 60–64 ****5,671** 65–69 ****5,038** 70–74 ****3,820** 75–79 ****2,513** 80+ ****3,426** 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 Kanchanadit? Kanchanadit lies in [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other districts: [Ban Na San](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ban-na-san/), [Don Sak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/don-sak/), [Mueang Surat Thani](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/mueang-surat-thani/), [Nopphitam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/nopphitam/) and [Sichon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/sichon/). By area it is the 93rd largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 8.2% of [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/). The centre of Kanchanadit is about 530 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 23 km from Surat Thani, the main town of Surat Thani Province. The centre point is at 9.0815° N, 99.5338° E. Local names: กาญจนดิษฐ์ . 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 Kanchanadit Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Chang Khwa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/chang-khwa/) 55 11 15 [Chang Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/chang-sai/) 144 12 17 [Kadae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/kadae/) 21 8 58 [Khlong Sa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/khlong-sa/) 198 10 9 [Krut](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/krut/) 84 11 19 [Pa Ron](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/pa-ron/) 139 5 8 [Phlai Wat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/phlai-wat/) 76 8 38 [Takhian Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/takhian-thong/) 24 5 18 [Tha Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/tha-thong/) 59 11 10 [Tha Thong Mai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/tha-thong-mai/) 18 3 31 [Tha Uthae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/tha-uthae/) 185 19 43 [Thung Kong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/thung-kong/) 34 7 25 [Thung Rang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/kanchanadit/thung-rang/) 42 4 16 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 Kanchanadit Open gazetteers list **111 villages, towns and localities** in Kanchanadit. Settlements here lie between about 3 m and 145 m above sea level (median 19 m). - Ban Bang Chai Sai - Ban Bang Sai - Ban Bang Samrong - Ban Bo Chalok - Ban Bo Nam Ron - Ban Cha Ngoe - Ban Chai Khao - Ban Chonlaprathan - Ban Don Fai - Ban Don Kai - Ban Don Khet - Ban Don Klang - Ban Don Luang - Ban Don Niang - Ban Don Rak - Ban Don Son - Ban Don Ya - Ban Don Yang - Ban Hin Cha-ngok - Ban Hua Mak Bon - Ban Hua Mak Lang - Ban Hua Sok - Ban Huai Dan - Ban Huai Sok - Ban Kamson - Ban Kamson Bon - Ban Khao Kaeo - Ban Khao Mon - Ban Khao Na - Ban Khao Phap Pha - Ban Khao Suan Tra - Ban Khao To - Ban Khao Umluk - Ban Khiri Rop - Ban Khlang Na - Ban Khlong Khram Nuea - Ban Khlong Krut - Ban Khlong Na - Ban Khlong Nui - Ban Khlong Sa - Ban Khlong Thun - Ban Khok Suea - Ban Khuan Nimit - Ban Khuan Racha - Ban Ki Ri Rop - Ban Kong Tak - Ban Kradae Chae - Ban Krut - Ban Kung Ning - Ban Mae Mok - Ban Mai - Ban Maro - Ban Muang Lip - Ban Na Don - Ban Na Khao Bon - Ban Na Khao Lang - Ban Na Khao Tai - Ban Na Nuea - Ban Na Prang - Ban Nai - Ban Nai Ao - Ban Nai Huai - Ban Nai Ko - Ban Nai Ram - Ban Nam Sap - Ban Ngam Yuan - Ban Nong Chik - Ban Nong Ple - Ban Nong Suan - Ban Nong Yo - Ban Nuea Khlong - Ban Pak Khu - Ban Pak Kradae - Ban Pak Nam Kadae - Ban Pak Nam Tha Thong - Ban Phuang - Ban Phut - Ban Rai Luang - Ban Sai Kham - Ban Sai Khun In - Ban Sai Nai - Ban Sai To - Ban Samnak Nian - Ban Saphan Kathin - Ban Si Khuan Thong - Ban Sila Ngam - Ban Siyaek Nai Chaweng - Ban Suan Prang - Ban Tap Ton - Ban Tha Fueang - Ban Tha Pho - Ban Tha Po - Ban Tha Sao Phao - Ban Thap Thon - Ban Thung Kha - Ban Thung Kong - Ban Thung On Chai - Ban Thung Rang - Ban Ton Mak - Ban Wang Hin - Ban Wang Ri - Ban Wang Sai - Ban Wang Wai - Ban Wat Chan - Ban Wat Khanun - Ban Wat Nok - Ban Wat Pradu - Ban Wat Sawat - Ban Wat Son - Kanchanadit - Tha Thong Mai 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 Kanchanadit Named natural and historic features inside Kanchanadit, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 10 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Huai Na Prang - Huai Thung Kha - Khlong Bang Yuan - Khlong Chim Wang - Khlong Khao Phra-In - Khlong Kradae - Khlong Kradae Chae - Khlong Siat Bon - Khlong Thun - Khlong Wat - Sa Ban Thung Hua Son ### Coast and islands 1 island; 1 headland. - Ko Lat - Laem Khung Mo ### Hills and mountains 74 hills; 29 mountains. - Khao Nang · 814 m - Khao Nang · 724 m - Khao Khi Mot · 628 m - Khao Chong Kaling Dok · 575 m - Khao Wang Phung · 561 m - Khao Khun Huai Sit · 555 m - Khao Khok Ngai · 524 m - Khao Yuan Thao · 522 m - Khao Khun Huai Kaeo · 517 m - Khao Um Luk · 502 m - Khao Plai Phru Saeng · 486 m - Khao Khun Huai Sit · 465 m - Khao Khok Ngai · 453 m - Khao Wang Phung · 413 m - Khao Hua Wua · 410 m - Khao Khun Plai Sa · 406 m - Khao Khiam · 400 m - Khao Nom Phla · 399 m - Khao Yuan Thao · 359 m - Khao Khok Sung · 349 m - Khao Sam Na · 340 m - Khao La Ta Chuai · 339 m - Khao Yuan Mo · 339 m - Khao Chong Niang · 301 m …and 79 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 Kanchanadit and the best time to visit In Kanchanadit, 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 Kanchanadit Places mapped inside Kanchanadit in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals51 - Banks7 - Petrol pumps30 - Hotels23 - Shopping malls1 - Schools53 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies15 - Restaurants118 - Police stations2 - 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 Kanchanadit?In Surat Thani Province, Thailand - What is the population of Kanchanadit?98,036 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Kanchanadit?About 40 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Kanchanadit?About 91 people per km² - What borders Kanchanadit?Ban Na San, Don Sak, Mueang Surat Thani, Nopphitam and Sichon - How many villages are in Kanchanadit?111 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kanchanadit?Settlements lie between 3 m and 145 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kanchanadit?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Kanchanadit?Khao Nang (814 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kanchanadit?February to March - How many hospitals are in Kanchanadit?51 mapped - How many banks are in Kanchanadit?7 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kanchanadit?30 mapped - What is the P-code of Kanchanadit?TH8402 (OCHA common operational dataset)