# Khiri Rat Nikhom, Surat Thani Province – Subdistricts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/ District · Surat Thani Province # Khiri Rat Nikhom Khiri Rat Nikhom is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Surat Thani Province. It had an estimated **41,224 people** in 2023 on 772 km² (about 53 per km²). Its main town is Tha Khanon. It is divided into 8 subdistricts. 93 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 100 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 41,224people (2023) - 772km² - 8subdistricts - 100mapped services ## How many people live in Khiri Rat Nikhom? Khiri Rat Nikhom had an estimated **41,224 people** in 2023 — 4.0% of Surat Thani Province, 454th of 928 districts. There are 1,022 women for every 1,000 men (below the Surat Thani Province figure of 1,035). Spread over 772 km², that is about **53 people per km²**, 731st of 928 districts. 18.3% of people are children under 15 and 16.3% 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 53 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,668** 5–9 ****2,545** 10–14 ****2,330** 15–19 ****2,083** 20–24 ****2,210** 25–29 ****2,884** 30–34 ****2,804** 35–39 ****2,987** 40–44 ****3,395** 45–49 ****2,967** 50–54 ****2,656** 55–59 ****2,549** 60–64 ****2,434** 65–69 ****2,132** 70–74 ****1,660** 75–79 ****1,376** 80+ ****1,544** 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 Khiri Rat Nikhom? Khiri Rat Nikhom lies in [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other districts: [Ban Ta Khun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ban-ta-khun/), [Khian Sa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khian-sa/), [Phanom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phanom/), [Phunphin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/) and [Vibhavadi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/vibhavadi/). By area it is the 210th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 5.9% of [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/). The centre of Khiri Rat Nikhom is about 555 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 42 km from Surat Thani, the main town of Surat Thani Province. The centre point is at 8.9946° N, 98.9758° E. Local names: คีรีรัฐนิคม . 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 Khiri Rat Nikhom Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Ban Thamniap](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/ban-thamniap/) 225 18 23 [Ban Yang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/ban-yang/) 29 9 3 [Kapao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/kapao/) 82 8 7 [Nam Hak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/nam-hak/) 132 12 7 [Tha Khanon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/tha-khanon/) 131 14 32 [Tha Kradan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/tha-kradan/) 26 9 9 [Tham Singkhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/tham-singkhon/) 97 16 8 [Yan Yao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/yan-yao/) 50 10 11 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 Khiri Rat Nikhom Open gazetteers list **93 villages, towns and localities** in Khiri Rat Nikhom. The largest with a recorded population: Tha Khanon (7,300). Settlements here lie between about 12 m and 145 m above sea level (median 33 m). - Ban Bang Ka - Ban Bang Kan - Ban Bang Kap - Ban Bang Khanun - Ban Bang Phra - Ban Bo Nam Phut - Ban Bueang Baep - Ban Chalat - Ban Champa Thong - Ban Chiao Muang - Ban Chiao Sai - Ban Chong Rueang - Ban Don Suwan - Ban Han Kae - Ban Hat Hueng - Ban Hat Ko - Ban Hat Kruat - Ban Hat Maduea - Ban Hat Mut - Ban Hat Tho - Ban Hin Dan - Ban Hin Lat - Ban Huai Sam Num - Ban Kapao Nuea - Ban Kapao Tai - Ban Khanun Thong - Ban Khao Noi - Ban Khao Sam Yot - Ban Khao Wong - Ban Khiam Ngam - Ban Khlong Noi - Ban Khlong Tui - Ban Khuan - Ban Khuan Dara - Ban Khuan Saman Mit - Ban Khuan Thai Charoen - Ban Khuan Thang - Ban Khuan Thong - Ban Ko Mo Sam Sip Chet - Ban Ko Mo Sam Sip Paet - Ban Ko Mo Si Sip Phatthana - Ban Ko Yuan - Ban Laem Sian - Ban Laem Yao - Ban Malo - Ban Mat Pak - Ban Na Cha-Om - Ban Na Khao - Ban Na Mai - Ban Nai Man - Ban Nai Phat - Ban Nam Hak - Ban Nam Rat - Ban Namtok Khlong Phai - Ban Nang Kaeo - Ban Nok Yang - Ban Nong Ri - Ban Pak Han - Ban Pak Khu - Ban Pak Phai - Ban Pak Tham Riang - Ban Rong Krabueang - Ban Saeng Thong - Ban Sai Kaeo - Ban Sai Ngam - Ban Saphan Hin - Ban Saphan Yao - Ban Suk San - Ban Takhian Thong - Ban Tha Khrai - Ban Tha Kradan - Ban Tha Tuen - Ban Tham Phueng - Ban Tham Sing Khon - Ban Thamniap - Ban Thap Rian Lang - Ban Thung Don - Ban Thung Kha - Ban Thung Lan - Ban Ton Maphrao - Ban Ton Riang - Ban Ton Yang - Ban Wai Nim - Ban Wang Khum - Ban Wang Phlai - Ban Wang Sawat - Ban Wat Nam Hak - Ban Yan Maprang - Ban Yan Yao - Ban Yang - Ban Yuan Sao - Khiri Rat Nikhom - Tha Khanon 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 Khiri Rat Nikhom Named natural and historic features inside Khiri Rat Nikhom, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 reservoirs and tanks; 3 rivers and streams. - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Nam Phut - Khlong Pang - Khlong Phai - Khlong Yan - Sa Han Samphao - Sa Nam Han Kae ### Hills and mountains 8 hills; 7 mountains. - Khao Sung · 841 m - Khao Laem Sian · 803 m - Khao Na Rahu · 472 m - Khao Nui · 460 m - Khao Wong · 442 m - Khao Chan Ka · 371 m - Khao Daeng Ram · 264 m - Khao Sing Rai · 263 m - Khao Lung · 208 m - Khao Din · 175 m - Khao Wong · 118 m - Khuan Yai · 103 m - Khao Tham Singkhon · 83 m - Khao Chamuang · 81 m - Khao Khrai · 80 m 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 Khiri Rat Nikhom and the best time to visit In Khiri Rat Nikhom, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,606 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (352 mm) and the driest Feb (30 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 93 Feb 25 30 Mar 26 114 Apr 27 129 May 26 274 Jun 25 291 Jul 25 290 Aug 25 301 Sep 25 352 Oct 25 330 Nov 25 248 Dec 24 154 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Khiri Rat Nikhom Places mapped inside Khiri Rat Nikhom in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals16 - Banks6 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels13 - Schools10 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants40 - Police stations2 - Dental clinics1 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 Khiri Rat Nikhom?In Surat Thani Province, Thailand - What is the population of Khiri Rat Nikhom?41,224 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Khiri Rat Nikhom?About 40 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Khiri Rat Nikhom?About 53 people per km² - What borders Khiri Rat Nikhom?Ban Ta Khun, Khian Sa, Phanom, Phunphin and Vibhavadi - How many villages are in Khiri Rat Nikhom?93 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Khiri Rat Nikhom?Settlements lie between 12 m and 145 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Khiri Rat Nikhom?3 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Khiri Rat Nikhom?Khao Sung (841 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Khiri Rat Nikhom?January to March - How many hospitals are in Khiri Rat Nikhom?16 mapped - How many banks are in Khiri Rat Nikhom?6 mapped - How many ATMs are in Khiri Rat Nikhom?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Khiri Rat Nikhom?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Khiri Rat Nikhom?TH8408 (OCHA common operational dataset)