# Phunphin, Surat Thani Province – Subdistricts & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/ District · Surat Thani Province # Phunphin Phunphin is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Surat Thani Province. It had an estimated **77,452 people** in 2023 on 893 km² (about 87 per km²). Its main town is Tha Kham. It is divided into 16 subdistricts. 122 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 442 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 77,452people (2023) - 893km² - 16subdistricts - 442mapped services ## How many people live in Phunphin? Phunphin had an estimated **77,452 people** in 2023 — 7.4% of Surat Thani Province, 204th of 928 districts. There are 1,006 women for every 1,000 men (below the Surat Thani Province figure of 1,035). Spread over 893 km², that is about **87 people per km²**, 455th of 928 districts. 15.9% of people are children under 15 and 13.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 38 years (it is 39 across Surat Thani Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people. 0–4 ****4,293** 5–9 ****4,082** 10–14 ****3,918** 15–19 ****4,280** 20–24 ****5,681** 25–29 ****6,510** 30–34 ****6,173** 35–39 ****5,981** 40–44 ****6,450** 45–49 ****5,808** 50–54 ****5,296** 55–59 ****4,656** 60–64 ****4,172** 65–69 ****3,307** 70–74 ****2,733** 75–79 ****1,747** 80+ ****2,365** 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 Phunphin? Phunphin lies in [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 other districts: [Ban Na Doem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/ban-na-doem/), [Khian Sa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khian-sa/), [Khiri Rat Nikhom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/khiri-rat-nikhom/), [Mueang Surat Thani](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/mueang-surat-thani/), [Tha Chang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/tha-chang/) and [Vibhavadi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/vibhavadi/). By area it is the 148th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 6.8% of [Surat Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/). The centre of Phunphin is about 545 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 21 km from Surat Thani, the main town of Surat Thani Province. The centre point is at 9.0244° N, 99.1818° E. Local names: พุนพิน . 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 Phunphin Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Bang Duean](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/bang-duean/) 25 6 3 [Bang Maduea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/bang-maduea/) 59 11 15 [Bang Ngon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/bang-ngon/) 72 10 3 [Hua Toei](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/hua-toei/) 15 5 44 [Khao Hua Khwai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/khao-hua-khwai/) 36 4 18 [Krut](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/krut/) 88 9 2 [Li Let](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/li-let/) 40 8 14 [Maluan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/maluan/) 92 11 36 [Nam Rop](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/nam-rop/) 36 8 3 [Nong Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/nong-sai/) 33 6 31 [Phunphin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/phunphin/) 10 3 31 [Si Wichai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/si-wichai/) 19 3 11 [Tapan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/tapan/) 149 17 6 [Tha Kham](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/tha-kham/) 66 10 151 [Tha Rong Chang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/tha-rong-chang/) 82 7 66 [Tha Sathon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surat-thani/phunphin/tha-sathon/) 71 6 8 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 Phunphin Open gazetteers list **122 villages, towns and localities** in Phunphin. The largest with a recorded population: Tha Kham (25,810). Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 132 m above sea level (median 15 m). - Ban Ang Thong - Ban Bak En - Ban Bang Bao - Ban Bang Duean - Ban Bang Maduea - Ban Bang Nai Ban - Ban Bang Ngin - Ban Bang Ngon - Ban Bang O - Ban Bang Phala - Ban Bang Po - Ban Bang Pracha Phiban - Ban Bang Tha Kham - Ban Bang Thueng - Ban Bang Yai Fang Khwa - Ban Bang Yai Fang Sai - Ban Bo Krang - Ban Bon Rai - Ban Don Faek - Ban Don Matum - Ban Don Niang - Ban Don Rak - Ban Don Ri - Ban Fai Huai - Ban Hat Mui - Ban Hat Phok - Ban Hin Yai - Ban Hua Han - Ban Hua Khao - Ban Hua Ko - Ban Hua Sai - Ban Hua Suan - Ban Hua Toei - Ban Hua Wang - Ban Huai Chiat - Ban Huai Kradi - Ban Huai Kruat - Ban Huai Luek - Ban Huai Mut - Ban Huai Nam Khao - Ban Khanai - Ban Khao Din - Ban Khao Hua Khwai - Ban Khao Phlu - Ban Khao Phra - Ban Khlong Khiam - Ban Khlong Khian - Ban Khlong Ko - Ban Khlong Pan - Ban Khlong Rang - Ban Khlong Siat - Ban Khlong Sin Thong - Ban Khlong Ta Pan - Ban Khuan Sai - Ban Khuan Sak - Ban Khung Yang - Ban Khwaeng Suk - Ban Klang - Ban Klang Mai - Ban Krut - Ban Laem Sian - Ban Lak Hok - Ban Mae Khaek - Ban Na Dong - Ban Na Kho - Ban Na Sai - Ban Na Yai - Ban Na Yao - Ban Nai Siat - Ban Nam Rop - Ban Ngoen - Ban Nong Chok - Ban Nong Phlong - Ban Nong Sai - Ban Nong Sai Ting - Ban Nong Tian - Ban Pak Maru - Ban Phai Phra - Ban Phu Khae - Ban Phunphin - Ban Plai Khlong - Ban Puek - Ban Rat Pradit - Ban Sa Bua - Ban Sa Phang - Ban Saeng Arun - Ban Sahakon - Ban Sai Ngam - Ban Saphan Mot - Ban Si Pathumwan - Ban Si Phathum Wan - Ban Si Phraiwan - Ban Talat Maluan - Ban Tapan - Ban Tha Kham - Ban Tha Muang - Ban Tha Nang - Ban Tha Nok - Ban Tha Phak - Ban Tha Phala Nua - Ban Tha Rong Chang - Ban Tha Sathon - Ban Tha Taling Chan - Ban Tha Taphao - Ban Thaen Kaeo - Ban Thap Chan - Ban Thap Paet - Ban Thap Rian - Ban Thap Rian Bon - Ban Thung Ao - Ban Thung Luang - Ban Thung Pho - Ban Thung Siat - Ban Ton Bap - Ban Ton Khanun - Ban Ton Mamuang - Ban Tronk Nong - Ban Wang Bon - Ban Wat Hat - Ban Wihan - Ban Yang Ngam - Tha Kham 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 Phunphin Named natural and historic features inside Phunphin, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Ang Kep Nam Thung Krachut - Khlong Li Let - Khlong Phrom - Khlong Rang - Khlong Siat - Khlong Tapan - Khlong Tha Sathon - Mae Nam Phum Duang - Mae Nam Phunphin ### Hills and mountains 11 hills; 2 mountains. - Khao Hua Khwai · 302 m - Khao Mut · 246 m - Khao Phisuea · 152 m - Khao Loi Khan · 138 m - Khao Ching So · 129 m - Khao Mak · 125 m - Khao Pho · 121 m - Khao Khwang · 107 m - Khao Non · 92 m - Khao Tham Chan · 87 m - Khao Phlu · 86 m - Khuan Thang · 78 m - Khao Mot · 69 m ### Getting around 6 railway stations; 1 airport. - Sathani Rotfai Ban Khanai - Sathani Rotfai Khao Hua Khwai - Sathani Rotfai Khao Phlu - Sathani Rotfai Maluan - Sathani Rotfai Surat Thani - Sathani Rotfai Thung Pho - Surat Thani 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 Phunphin and the best time to visit In Phunphin, 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 Phunphin Places mapped inside Phunphin in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals69 - Banks12 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps47 - Hotels59 - Shopping malls4 - Schools26 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants209 - Police stations8 - 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 Phunphin?In Surat Thani Province, Thailand - What is the population of Phunphin?77,452 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Phunphin?About 38 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Phunphin?About 87 people per km² - What borders Phunphin?Ban Na Doem, Khian Sa, Khiri Rat Nikhom, Mueang Surat Thani, Tha Chang and Vibhavadi - How many villages are in Phunphin?122 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Phunphin?Settlements lie between 4 m and 132 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Phunphin?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Phunphin?Khao Hua Khwai (302 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phunphin?February to March - How many hospitals are in Phunphin?69 mapped - How many banks are in Phunphin?12 mapped - How many ATMs are in Phunphin?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phunphin?47 mapped - What is the P-code of Phunphin?TH8417 (OCHA common operational dataset)