# Tak Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/ Province · Thailand # Tak Province Tak Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **493,556 people** in 2023 on 17,280 km² (about 29 per km²). Its main town is Tak. It is divided into 9 districts. 925 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,665 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 493,556people (2023) - 17,280km² - 9districts - 2,665mapped services ## How many people live in Tak Province? Tak Province had an estimated **493,556 people** in 2023 — 0.7% of Thailand, 45th of 77 provinces. There are 1,013 women for every 1,000 men (below the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 17,280 km², that is about **29 people per km²**, 76th of 77 provinces. 24.5% of people are children under 15 and 11.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****41,437** 5–9 ****42,754** 10–14 ****36,547** 15–19 ****31,462** 20–24 ****27,811** 25–29 ****30,162** 30–34 ****28,975** 35–39 ****28,999** 40–44 ****33,527** 45–49 ****35,178** 50–54 ****34,941** 55–59 ****33,375** 60–64 ****29,752** 65–69 ****23,165** 70–74 ****15,055** 75–79 ****10,194** 80+ ****10,222** 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 Tak Province? Tak Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 9 other provinces: [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/), [Kamphaeng Phet Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kamphaeng-phet/), [Kanchanaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/), [Lampang Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/), [Lamphun Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/), [Mae Hong Son Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/), [Nakhon Sawan Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-sawan/), [Sukhothai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/sukhothai/) and [Uthai Thani Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/uthai-thani/). By area it is the 4th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 3.4% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Tak Province is about 353 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 16.5239° N, 98.8904° E. Local names: ตาก . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Districts of Tak Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mae Sot](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/) 119,261 76 1,578 10 1,003 [Mueang Tak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mueang-tak/) 85,879 46 1,887 14 720 [Phop Phra](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/phop-phra/) 69,082 70 990 5 136 [Tha Song Yang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/tha-song-yang/) 51,368 26 1,948 6 191 [Mae Ramat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-ramat/) 44,344 29 1,537 6 136 [Ban Tak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/ban-tak/) 37,694 36 1,039 7 176 [Wang Chao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/wang-chao/) 30,545 42 726 3 78 [Umphang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/umphang/) 29,452 6 4,831 6 115 [Sam Ngao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/sam-ngao/) 25,931 9 2,743 6 110 Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha); [National Statistics Office of Thailand via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tha). ## Largest towns in Tak Province - Mae Sot44,563 - Tak24,149 - Ban Tak18,384 - Mae Ramat17,316 - Ban Wang Man1,806 - Ban Yang Tanu12 - Ban Yang Tha Sa10 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Tak Province Named natural and historic features inside Tak Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 262 rivers and streams; 37 reservoirs and tanks; 5 waterfalls; 4 dams. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Daen Mai Sung - Ang Kep Nam Ban Khlong Huai Sai - Ang Kep Nam Chalat Ra Khang - Ang Kep Nam Chi Ba Bo - Ang Kep Nam Chonlaprathan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Buak Luang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chalat - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khlong Kradon - Ang Kep Nam Huai Nam Nak - Ang Kep Nam Huai Nam Yen - Ang Kep Nam Huai Pang Pui - Ang Kep Nam Huai Pha Krachoe - Ang Kep Nam Huai Phoe Pha - Ang Kep Nam Huai Sai - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Khrai - Ang Kep Nam Khlong Sai - Ang Kep Nam Khuean Bhumiphol - Ang Kep Nam Nong Kok Phai - Ang Kep Nam Nong Phak Sap - Ang Kep Nam Nong Suea - Ang Kep Nam Phoe Pha - Ang Kep Nam Pong Daeng - Ang Kep Nam Rom Klao - Ang Kep Nam Rom Klao …and 284 more. ### Coast and islands 5 islands. - Ko Doi Ku - Ko Doi Lan - Ko Khao Nam - Ko Phrabat Bo Lom - Ko Phrabat Huai Hang ### Hills and mountains 272 mountains; 61 hills; 1 peak; 1 mountain pass. - Khao Yai · 1,986 m - Khao Yen · 1,880 m - Khao Tu Cho · 1,747 m - Khao Le Pu · 1,649 m - Khao Khun Nam Yen · 1,646 m - Doi Khun Ngao · 1,628 m - Doi Pae Poe · 1,621 m - Khao Te Kho Cho · 1,619 m - Khao Plai Huai Kha Khaeng · 1,613 m - Doi Soi Malai · 1,608 m - Khao Krasan · 1,602 m - Khao Ruak · 1,561 m - Doi Luang · 1,531 m - Khao Kai Pa · 1,503 m - Doi Khun Tak · 1,483 m - Khao San Aen · 1,469 m - Khao Pha Daeng · 1,455 m - Doi Pui To · 1,429 m - Doi U-Su · 1,411 m - Doi Pae Poe · 1,385 m - Khao Pi Ya Cho · 1,378 m - Khao Luang · 1,371 m - Doi Yan Hi Luang · 1,359 m - Doi Khun Tak · 1,346 m …and 311 more. ### Forests and nature 1 nature reserve. - Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary ### Getting around 5 airfields; 1 airport. - Ban Mae Tan - Ban Poeng Khloeng - Sanam Bin Mae Sot - Sanam Bin Mai - Tak Police - Umphang Stol Strip 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 Tak Province and the best time to visit In Tak Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,459 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (266 mm) and the driest Feb (8 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 20 10 Feb 22 8 Mar 25 33 Apr 26 58 May 25 194 Jun 24 212 Jul 23 246 Aug 23 238 Sep 23 266 Oct 23 162 Nov 21 25 Dec 19 8 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Tak Province Places mapped inside Tak Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals297 - Banks62 - ATMs10 - Petrol pumps165 - Hotels381 - Shopping malls25 - Schools388 - Colleges and universities39 - Cinemas8 - Pharmacies22 - Restaurants1,195 - Police stations46 - Dental clinics27 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 Tak Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Tak Province?493,556 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Tak Province?About 36 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Tak Province?About 29 people per km² - What borders Tak Province?Chiang Mai Province, Kamphaeng Phet Province, Kanchanaburi Province, Lampang Province, Lamphun Province, Mae Hong Son Province, Nakhon Sawan Province, Sukhothai Province and Uthai Thani Province - What is the largest town in Tak Province?Mae Sot - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Tak Province?37 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Tak Province?Khao Yai (1,986 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Tak Province?November to April - How many hospitals are in Tak Province?297 mapped - How many banks are in Tak Province?62 mapped - How many ATMs are in Tak Province?10 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Tak Province?165 mapped - What is the P-code of Tak Province?TH63 (OCHA common operational dataset)