# Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province – Subdistricts & Population

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

District · Surat Thani Province 

# Ko Samui

Ko Samui is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Surat Thani Province. It had an estimated **91,144 people** in 2023 on 282 km² (about 323 per km²). Its main town is Ko Samui. It is divided into 7 subdistricts. 103 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3,393 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 91,144people (2023)
- 282km²
- 7subdistricts
- 3,393mapped services

## How many people live in Ko Samui?

Ko Samui had an estimated **91,144 people** in 2023 — 8.8% of Surat Thani Province, 164th of 928 districts. There are 1,060 women for every 1,000 men (above the Surat Thani Province figure of 1,035). Spread over 282 km², that is about **323 people per km²**, 128th of 928 districts.

13.7% of people are children under 15 and 14.3% 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 39 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,555**

5–9 ****4,333**

10–14 ****3,606**

15–19 ****3,423**

20–24 ****5,020**

25–29 ****8,776**

30–34 ****8,521**

35–39 ****7,592**

40–44 ****7,815**

45–49 ****7,141**

50–54 ****6,350**

55–59 ****5,530**

60–64 ****5,474**

65–69 ****3,648**

70–74 ****3,255**

75–79 ****2,327**

80+ ****3,778**

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 Ko Samui?

Ko Samui lies in [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). By area it is the 629th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 2.2% of [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/). The centre of Ko Samui is about 476 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 83 km from Surat Thani, the main town of Surat Thani Province. The centre point is at 9.5013° N, 99.9957° E. Local names: เกาะสมุย .

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 Ko Samui

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ang Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/ang-thong/) 62 9 186 

[Bo Phut](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/bo-phut/) 61 21 1,756 

[Lipa Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/lipa-noi/) 23 12 93 

[Maenam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/maenam/) 29 17 459 

[Maret](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/maret/) 26 13 655 

[Na Mueang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/na-mueang/) 39 15 104 

[Taling Ngam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/taling-ngam/) 42 20 140 

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 Ko Samui

Open gazetteers list **103 villages, towns and localities** in Ko Samui. The largest with a recorded population: Ko Samui (50,000). Settlements here lie between about 3 m and 259 m above sea level (median 13 m).

- Baan Bang Rak
- Baan Bo Phut
- Baan Chaweng
- Baan Chaweng Noi
- Baan Harn
- Baan Hua Thanon
- Baan Lamai
- Baan Lipa Noi
- Baan Mae Nam
- Baan Nok Sai
- Baan Pang Ka
- Baan Plai Laem
- Baan Sa Ket
- Baan Tai
- Baan Taling Ngam
- Baan Tha Po
- Baan Thong Krut
- Baan Thong Po
- Baan Thurian
- Ban Ao Pho Lai
- Ban Bang Kao
- Ban Bang Khao
- Ban Bang Makham
- Ban Bang Po
- Ban Bang Rak
- Ban Bo Phut
- Ban Chai Thale
- Ban Chaweng Noi
- Ban Chaweng Yai
- Ban Chon Khram
- Ban Don Sai
- Ban Han
- Ban Hin Lat
- Ban Hua Thanon
- Ban Hua Wiang
- Ban Khao Phaeng
- Ban Khok Khanun
- Ban Khok Kruat
- Ban Ko Fan
- Ban Ko Katen
- Ban Ko Khwan
- Ban Ko Phaluai
- Ban Ko Rap
- Ban Ko Som
- Ban Ko Taen
- Ban Krok Phan Ra
- Ban Laem Din
- Ban Laem Noi
- Ban Laem So
- Ban Lamai
- Ban Le
- Ban Lipa Noi
- Ban Lipa Yai
- Ban Mae Nam
- Ban Mai
- Ban Maret
- Ban Na Khai
- Ban Na Mueang
- Ban Na Phon
- Ban Na Phra Lan
- Ban Na Sai
- Ban Na We
- Ban Nai Ban
- Ban Nara
- Ban Nathon
- Ban Phangka
- Ban Plai Laem
- Ban Sa Ket
- Ban Suan Turian
- Ban Ta Kian
- Ban Tai
- Ban Taling Ngam
- Ban Tapho
- Ban Thale
- Ban Thong Krut
- Ban Thong Phlu
- Ban Thong Tanot
- Ban Thong Yang
- Ban Thung
- Ban Tin Tha
- Ban Wat Thale
- Bo Phut Beach
- Bo Put
- Chaweng Beach
- Chaweng Noi Beach
- Choeng Mon
- Choeng Mon Beach
- Ko Samui
- Laem Set
- Laem Yai Beach
- Lamai Beach
- Lipa Noi
- Mae Nam Beach
- Maret
- Moo 1
- Na Muang
- Namuang
- Nathon
- Taling-Ngam,Koh Samui
- Tambon Bophut
- Tong Son Bay
- Tong Yang
- บ้านบางรักษ์

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 Ko Samui

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

### Water

7 waterfalls.

- Khao Yai Waterfall
- Lat Wanon Waterfall
- Nam Tok Hin Lat
- Nam Tok Na Mueang
- Ta Nim Waterfall
- Tan Rua Waterfall
- Wang Sao Thong Waterfall

### Coast and islands

64 islands; 22 headlands; 11 beaches; 1 bay.

- Ao Ok
- Choeng Mon Beach
- Hat Bang Po
- Hat Bo Phut
- Hat Chaweng
- Hat Lamai
- Hat Mae Nam
- Ko Bo Kok
- Ko Chae
- Ko Chang Som
- Ko Chet Mun
- Ko Chueak Noi
- Ko Din
- Ko Fan
- Ko Fan Noi
- Ko Fan Yai
- Ko Hin Dap
- Ko Hin Taek
- Ko Hin Tang
- Ko Hua Klong
- Ko Kha
- Ko Kha
- Ko Khang Tak
- Ko Kluai

…and 74 more.

### Hills and mountains

13 hills; 7 mountains.

- Khao Thai Khwai · 616 m
- Khao Phlu · 541 m
- Khao Tin · 508 m
- Khao Toei · 473 m
- Khao Kwang · 401 m
- Khao Phra · 353 m
- Khao Ma Ngaen · 318 m
- Khao Duang Nok · 180 m
- Khao Chai Chai · 168 m
- Khao Ngio · 151 m
- Khao Dang · 149 m
- Khao Tok · 145 m
- Khao Puk · 139 m
- Khao Le · 116 m
- Khao Tok · 94 m
- Khao Kwan Chin · 92 m
- Khao Phrabat · 79 m
- Khao Ket · 61 m
- Khao Chedi · 59 m
- Khao Hua Chuk · 56 m

### Forests and nature

3 zoos; 1 garden.

- Elephant Trekking
- Magic Buda Garden
- Na Muang Safari Park
- Samui Safari Nature Tour

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Koh Samui Airport

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 Ko Samui and the best time to visit

In Ko Samui, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (27 °C). About 2,089 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (375 mm) and the driest Feb (38 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 27 135 

Feb 27 38 

Mar 28 114 

Apr 29 90 

May 29 170 

Jun 29 167 

Jul 28 166 

Aug 28 144 

Sep 28 181 

Oct 28 246 

Nov 28 375 

Dec 27 262 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ko Samui

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

- Hospitals69
- Banks60
- ATMs11
- Petrol pumps43
- Hotels1,256
- Shopping malls26
- Schools31
- Colleges and universities12
- Cinemas5
- Pharmacies49
- Restaurants1,802
- Police stations12
- Dental clinics17

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 Ko Samui?In Surat Thani Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Ko Samui?91,144 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ko Samui?About 40 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ko Samui?About 323 people per km²
- How many villages are in Ko Samui?103 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ko Samui?Settlements lie between 3 m and 259 m
- What is the highest point in Ko Samui?Khao Thai Khwai (616 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ko Samui?February to March
- How many hospitals are in Ko Samui?69 mapped
- How many banks are in Ko Samui?60 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ko Samui?11 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ko Samui?43 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ko Samui?TH8404 (OCHA common operational dataset)