# Phanom, Surat Thani Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phanom/ District · Surat Thani Province # Phanom Phanom is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Surat Thani Province. It had an estimated **40,558 people** in 2023 on 1,194 km² (about 34 per km²). Its main town is Phanom. It is divided into 6 subdistricts. 72 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 276 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 40,558people (2023) - 1,194km² - 6subdistricts - 276mapped services ## How many people live in Phanom? Phanom had an estimated **40,558 people** in 2023 — 3.9% of Surat Thani Province, 463rd of 928 districts. There are 965 women for every 1,000 men (below the Surat Thani Province figure of 1,035). Spread over 1,194 km², that is about **34 people per km²**, 839th of 928 districts. 19.7% of people are children under 15 and 11.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 39 across Surat Thani Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,552** 5–9 ****2,752** 10–14 ****2,674** 15–19 ****2,538** 20–24 ****2,389** 25–29 ****2,770** 30–34 ****2,998** 35–39 ****3,311** 40–44 ****3,624** 45–49 ****3,341** 50–54 ****2,643** 55–59 ****2,403** 60–64 ****2,016** 65–69 ****1,753** 70–74 ****1,163** 75–79 ****797** 80+ ****834** 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 Phanom? Phanom lies in [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 10 other districts: [Ban Ta Khun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ban-ta-khun/), [Kapong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/kapong/), [Khian Sa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khian-sa/), [Khiri Rat Nikhom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/), [Khura Buri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/khura-buri/), [Mueang Phangnga](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/mueang-phangnga/), [Phrasaeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phrasaeng/), [Plai Phraya](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/krabi/plai-phraya/), [Takua Pa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/takua-pa/) and [Thap Put](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phangnga/thap-put/). By area it is the 75th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 9.1% of [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/). The centre of Phanom is about 583 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 75 km from Surat Thani, the main town of Surat Thani Province. The centre point is at 8.8054° N, 98.7426° E. Local names: พนม . 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 Phanom Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Khlong Cha-Un](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phanom/khlong-cha-un/) 189 24 14 [Khlong Sok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phanom/khlong-sok/) 574 14 192 [Phang Kan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phanom/phang-kan/) 39 8 9 [Phanom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phanom/phanom/) 96 16 26 [Phlu Thuean](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phanom/phlu-thuean/) 223 6 6 [Ton Yuan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phanom/ton-yuan/) 72 7 29 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 Phanom Open gazetteers list **72 villages, towns and localities** in Phanom. Settlements here lie between about 18 m and 259 m above sea level (median 60 m). - Ban Bang Ban - Ban Bang Bon - Ban Bang Hin - Ban Bang Khi Raet - Ban Bang Khram - Ban Bang Ko - Ban Bang Lao - Ban Bang Luek - Ban Bang Mai Pho - Ban Bang Man - Ban Bang Nin - Ban Bang Phlu Thuean - Ban Bang Pho - Ban Bang Pru - Ban Bang Sai Nuan - Ban Bang San - Ban Bang Thong - Ban Bang Toei - Ban Bang Wo - Ban Bencha - Ban Chiao Mon - Ban Chiao Pong - Ban Chiao Sai - Ban Chong Kio - Ban Chong Lom - Ban Chong Ma Liao - Ban Hang Khao - Ban Khao Hin Paeng - Ban Khao Khiao - Ban Khao Wong - Ban Khlong Cha-un - Ban Khlong Hua Chang - Ban Khlong Si Suk - Ban Khlong Si Suk Tai - Ban Khlong Tham Le - Ban Khuan Phon - Ban Khuan Samran - Ban Khuan Sung - Ban Luk Chang - Ban Luk Duean - Ban Nam Hak - Ban Nam Tok - Ban Nong Hua Waen - Ban Pa Kuat - Ban Pa Tong - Ban Pak Bang Yuan - Ban Pak Nam - Ban Pak Suat - Ban Pak Trang - Ban Phang Kan Lang - Ban Phang Kan Nuea - Ban Phanom - Ban Phanom Nai - Ban Rai Yao - Ban Sa Khli - Ban Saen Suk - Ban Saphan Nak - Ban Saphan Tao - Ban Sok - Ban Song Phi Nong - Ban Song Phraek - Ban Tham Phueng - Ban Tham Thawon - Ban Thap Khrit - Ban Thung Lang Tham - Ban Wang Sai - Ban Ya Plong - Ban Yai - Ban Yan Loet - Phang Kan - Phanom - Ya Plaung 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 Phanom Named natural and historic features inside Phanom, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 waterfall. - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Bang Sai Nuan - Khlong Cha-Un - Khlong Haek - Khlong Phanom - Khlong Phum Duang - Khlong Saphan Tao - Khlong Sok - Nam Tok Chong Yung ### Coast and islands 1 island. - Ko Pak Ruap ### Hills and mountains 26 mountains; 5 hills. - Khao Nom Sao · 776 m - Khao Tham Phra · 744 m - Khao Wong · 567 m - Khao Sok · 561 m - Khao Yan Chueak · 519 m - Khao Phanom · 477 m - Khao Nok Yang · 471 m - Khao Phra Hak · 466 m - Khao Yung Khao · 465 m - Khao Phang · 452 m - Khao Yan Chueak · 452 m - Khuan Tro Ni · 407 m - Khao Na Hek · 384 m - Khao Lon · 383 m - Khao Wang Thang · 382 m - Khao Si Suk · 375 m - Khao Si Suk · 362 m - Khao Na Daeng · 357 m - Khao Mok · 352 m - Khuan Khwang · 338 m - Khao Phanom · 316 m - Khao Phap Pha · 295 m - Khao Hua Laem · 280 m - Khao Wong · 271 m …and 7 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Khao Sok National Park 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 Phanom and the best time to visit In Phanom, 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 Phanom Places mapped inside Phanom in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals16 - Banks2 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps20 - Hotels131 - Schools14 - Colleges and universities3 - Pharmacies4 - Restaurants82 - Police stations2 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 Phanom?In Surat Thani Province, Thailand - What is the population of Phanom?40,558 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Phanom?About 37 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Phanom?About 34 people per km² - What borders Phanom?Ban Ta Khun, Kapong, Khian Sa, Khiri Rat Nikhom, Khura Buri, Mueang Phangnga, Phrasaeng, Plai Phraya, Takua Pa and Thap Put - How many villages are in Phanom?72 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Phanom?Settlements lie between 18 m and 259 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phanom?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Phanom?Khao Nom Sao (776 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phanom?January to March - How many hospitals are in Phanom?16 mapped - How many banks are in Phanom?2 mapped - How many ATMs are in Phanom?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phanom?20 mapped - What is the P-code of Phanom?TH8410 (OCHA common operational dataset)