# Kap Choeng, Surin Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/kap-choeng/ District · Surin Province # Kap Choeng Kap Choeng is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Surin Province. It had an estimated **26,646 people** in 2023 on 580 km² (about 46 per km²). Its main town is Kap Choeng. It is divided into 6 subdistricts. 82 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 101 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 26,646people (2023) - 580km² - 6subdistricts - 101mapped services ## How many people live in Kap Choeng? Kap Choeng had an estimated **26,646 people** in 2023 — 3.4% of Surin Province, 643rd of 928 districts. There are 1,066 women for every 1,000 men (below the Surin Province figure of 1,079). Spread over 580 km², that is about **46 people per km²**, 781st of 928 districts. 25.7% of people are children under 15 and 15.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 44 across Surin Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 69 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,360** 5–9 ****2,386** 10–14 ****2,115** 15–19 ****1,427** 20–24 ****901** 25–29 ****1,164** 30–34 ****1,215** 35–39 ****1,449** 40–44 ****1,740** 45–49 ****1,928** 50–54 ****2,041** 55–59 ****1,968** 60–64 ****1,922** 65–69 ****1,518** 70–74 ****1,056** 75–79 ****714** 80+ ****742** 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 Kap Choeng? Kap Choeng lies in [Surin Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 3 other districts: [Phanom Dong Rak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/phanom-dong-rak/), [Prasat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/prasat/) and [Sangkha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/sangkha/). By area it is the 332nd largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 6.6% of [Surin Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/). The centre of Kap Choeng is about 341 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 47 km from Surin, the main town of Surin Province. The centre point is at 14.4683° N, 103.5736° E. Local names: กาบเชิง . 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 Kap Choeng Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Dan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/kap-choeng/dan/) 103 20 32 [Kap Choeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/kap-choeng/kap-choeng/) 116 13 34 [Khok Takhian](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/kap-choeng/khok-takhian/) 151 15 7 [Khu Tan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/kap-choeng/khu-tan/) 39 8 4 [Naeng Mut](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/kap-choeng/naeng-mut/) 111 17 10 [Takhian](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/kap-choeng/takhian/) 61 11 14 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 Kap Choeng Open gazetteers list **82 villages, towns and localities** in Kap Choeng. Settlements here lie between about 177 m and 226 m above sea level (median 201 m). - Ban Bak Charang - Ban Chabok - Ban Chan - Ban Chan Hom - Ban Chang Mop Phatthana - Ban Charok - Ban Chok Chai - Ban Dan - Ban Dan Phatthana - Ban Don Triap - Ban Hin Khon - Ban Huai Pang - Ban Huai Samroeng - Ban Huai Taphao - Ban I-san Phatthana - Ban Kan Tuang - Ban Kap Choeng - Ban Kaset Thawon - Ban Khlong Charoen - Ban Khlong Nam Sap - Ban Khok Beng - Ban Khok Charoen - Ban Khok Klang Samakkhi - Ban Khok Phayung - Ban Khok Phet - Ban Khok Sa-at - Ban Khok Sa-nga - Ban Khok Takhian - Ban Khok Tiao - Ban Khok Waeng - Ban Khok Wat - Ban Khu Tan - Ban Khuean Kaeo - Ban Kilo Hok - Ban Krathom - Ban Ku - Ban Mai Dong Yen - Ban Mon Charoen - Ban Na Champa - Ban Na Rueang - Ban Naeng Mut - Ban Nikhom Song - Ban Noi Chonlaprathan - Ban Noi Rom Yen - Ban Non Samran - Ban Non Sawan - Ban Non Thong - Ban Nong Sombun - Ban Nong Top - Ban Nong Yao - Ban Nong Yo - Ban Pakham - Ban Palat Ruesi - Ban Pha Chuen - Ban Pho Si - Ban Pho Thong - Ban Phon Thong - Ban Phrai Ngoen - Ban Pradu - Ban Prakai Phet - Ban Prasat Beng - Ban Rao - Ban Rao Nakhon - Ban Rom Rat - Ban Run - Ban Sa Boran - Ban Sa Thong - Ban Sai Ngam - Ban Sakon - Ban Sakon Phatthana - Ban Sanuan - Ban Sawai - Ban Si Phrachan - Ban Sora Thawon - Ban Ta Kao - Ban Ta Plo - Ban Takhian - Ban That Noi - Banjarn - Chong Chom - Kap Choeng - บ้านโคกเวง 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 Kap Choeng Named natural and historic features inside Kap Choeng, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 19 reservoirs and tanks; 5 rivers and streams. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Kaset Thawon - Ang Kep Nam Ban Naeng Mut - Ang Kep Nam Ban Non Sawan - Ang Kep Nam Ban Non Thong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Pho Thong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Rom Rat - Ang Kep Nam Ban Sakon - Ang Kep Nam Ban Sawai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Tat - Ang Kep Nam Huai Bang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Dan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Raka - Ang Kep Nam Huai Sadao - Ang Kep Nam Huai Samroeng - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Charoen - Ang Kep Nam Phon Thong - Ang Kep Nam Ta Kao - Huai Choeng - Huai Mo - Huai Raka - Huai Run - Huai Yang - Sa Ban Phon Thong - Sa Nong Ta Thong ### Hills and mountains 2 mountains; 1 mountain pass. - Khao Laem · 417 m - Khao Dong Raek · 349 m - Passe de Don · 240 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 Kap Choeng and the best time to visit In Kap Choeng, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,368 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (273 mm) and the driest Dec (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 7 Feb 28 10 Mar 30 43 Apr 31 75 May 29 170 Jun 27 173 Jul 27 223 Aug 26 243 Sep 26 273 Oct 26 120 Nov 25 26 Dec 24 4 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kap Choeng Places mapped inside Kap Choeng in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals23 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels11 - Shopping malls2 - Schools7 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants42 - Police stations3 - Dental clinics2 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 Kap Choeng?In Surin Province, Thailand - What is the population of Kap Choeng?26,646 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Kap Choeng?About 41 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Kap Choeng?About 46 people per km² - What borders Kap Choeng?Phanom Dong Rak, Prasat and Sangkha - How many villages are in Kap Choeng?82 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kap Choeng?Settlements lie between 177 m and 226 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kap Choeng?19 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Kap Choeng?Khao Laem (417 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kap Choeng?October to January - How many hospitals are in Kap Choeng?23 mapped - How many banks are in Kap Choeng?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kap Choeng?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Kap Choeng?TH3206 (OCHA common operational dataset)