# Sam Ngao, Tak Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/sam-ngao/ District · Tak Province # Sam Ngao Sam Ngao is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Tak Province. It had an estimated **25,931 people** in 2023 on 2,743 km² (about 9 per km²). Its main town is Sam Ngao. It is divided into 6 subdistricts. 65 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 110 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 25,931people (2023) - 2,743km² - 6subdistricts - 110mapped services ## How many people live in Sam Ngao? Sam Ngao had an estimated **25,931 people** in 2023 — 5.3% of Tak Province, 656th of 928 districts. There are 1,045 women for every 1,000 men (above the Tak Province figure of 1,013). Spread over 2,743 km², that is about **9 people per km²**, 924th of 928 districts. 17.4% of people are children under 15 and 18.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 48 years (it is 36 across Tak Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,529** 5–9 ****1,447** 10–14 ****1,528** 15–19 ****1,267** 20–24 ****763** 25–29 ****944** 30–34 ****1,120** 35–39 ****1,391** 40–44 ****1,723** 45–49 ****2,226** 50–54 ****2,589** 55–59 ****2,485** 60–64 ****2,053** 65–69 ****1,795** 70–74 ****1,284** 75–79 ****926** 80+ ****861** 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 Sam Ngao? Sam Ngao lies in [Tak Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 other districts: [Ban Tak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/ban-tak/), [Doi Tao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-tao/), [Li](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/li/), [Mae Phrik](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/mae-phrik/), [Mae Ramat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-ramat/) and [Omkoi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/omkoi/). By area it is the 7th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 15.9% of [Tak Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/). The centre of Sam Ngao is about 461 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 88 km from Tak, the main town of Tak Province. The centre point is at 17.4825° N, 98.6104° E. Local names: สามเงา . 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 Sam Ngao Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Ban Na](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/sam-ngao/ban-na/) 2,077 25 11 [Sam Ngao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/sam-ngao/sam-ngao/) 48 7 41 [Wang Chan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/sam-ngao/wang-chan/) 178 9 8 [Wang Man](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/sam-ngao/wang-man/) 65 7 25 [Yan Ri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/sam-ngao/yan-ri/) 90 5 8 [Yok Krabat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/sam-ngao/yok-krabat/) 284 12 17 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 Sam Ngao Open gazetteers list **65 villages, towns and localities** in Sam Ngao. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Wang Man (1,806). Settlements here lie between about 108 m and 1,166 m above sea level (median 160 m). - Ban Chan Di - Ban Chatsan - Ban Den Krathin - Ban Doi Luang - Ban Dong Lan - Ban Dong Sam Sip - Ban Dua Tai - Ban Hin Lat - Ban Huai Bong - Ban Huai Rin - Ban Kao Nam - Ban Katam - Ban Khi Poe - Ban Khlong Mai Daeng - Ban Khlong So - Ban Khuean Bhumibol - Ban Mae Phrik Bon - Ban Mae Rawan - Ban Mai Samakkhi - Ban Mai Samakkhi Nuea - Ban Makru - Ban Mi Suk - Ban Musoe Lang Mueang - Ban Musoe Mai - Ban Na Hai - Ban Na Ta Pho - Ban Na Tha Pho - Ban Nong Chiang Kha - Ban Nong Chiang Kha Tai - Ban Nong Mae Lang - Ban Nong Sano - Ban Pa Yang Nuea - Ban Pa Yang Tai - Ban Pa Yang Tok - Ban Pak Thang Khuean - Ban Pha Lat - Ban Pong Pla Khao - Ban Sa Riam - Ban Sam Ngao - Ban Sam Ngao Tok - Ban Samong - Ban San Pa Puai - Ban Santi - Ban So Mong - Ban Song Khwae - Ban Tha Pai - Ban Tha Phai - Ban Tha Pui - Ban Tha Pui Tok - Ban Thung Cha - Ban Thung Madan - Ban Um Huam Krariang - Ban Um Wap - Ban Umpat - Ban Wang Khrai - Ban Wang Man - Ban Wang Nam Phueng - Ban Wang Pho - Ban Wang Phraya Chan - Ban Wang Wai - Ban Yang Lang Mueang - Ban Yang Nam Chan - Ban Yokkrabat - Ban Yu Di - Sam Ngao 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 Sam Ngao Named natural and historic features inside Sam Ngao, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 24 rivers and streams; 6 reservoirs and tanks; 3 dams. - Ang Kep Nam Huai Pang Pui - Ang Kep Nam Huai Sai - Ang Kep Nam Khuean Bhumiphol - Ang Kep Nam Song Khwae Luang - Ang Kep Nam Song Khwae Nuea - Huai Bong - Huai Hat Yuak - Huai Hueat - Huai Kaeng Puang - Huai Klai - Huai Kong Ya - Huai Ma Ba - Huai Mae Chan - Huai Mae Sa - Huai Mae Tang Nong Yang - Huai Mi - Huai Na Hai - Huai Om Ru - Huai Pan - Huai Rin - Huai Sa Riam - Huai Um Huam - Huai Um Huam - Huai Um Luang …and 9 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 71 mountains; 3 hills. - Doi Luang · 1,531 m - Khao Hin Lat · 1,245 m - Doi Hua Mot · 1,207 m - Doi Noi Luang · 1,176 m - Doi Mai Daeng · 1,175 m - Doi Mon Chong · 1,111 m - Doi Pui · 1,098 m - Doi Du · 1,094 m - Doi Du · 1,027 m - Doi Luang · 1,023 m - Doi Mai Daeng · 1,020 m - Doi Tae · 1,020 m - Doi Kaeng Puang · 1,013 m - Doi Kong Chok · 985 m - Doi Na Hai · 978 m - Doi Ton · 974 m - Doi Riam · 964 m - Doi Om Mok · 956 m - Doi Song Phi Nong · 954 m - Doi Ngy Kueang · 939 m - Doi Men · 929 m - Doi Kio Chang Si · 928 m - Doi Khun Samae · 919 m - Doi Ton · 905 m …and 50 more. 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 Sam Ngao and the best time to visit In Sam Ngao, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,219 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (232 mm) and the driest Feb (4 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 21 13 Feb 23 4 Mar 26 29 Apr 28 57 May 26 190 Jun 25 160 Jul 24 154 Aug 24 193 Sep 24 232 Oct 24 150 Nov 22 27 Dec 20 9 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Sam Ngao Places mapped inside Sam Ngao in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals20 - Petrol pumps17 - Hotels11 - Shopping malls1 - Schools27 - Restaurants33 - Police stations1 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 Sam Ngao?In Tak Province, Thailand - What is the population of Sam Ngao?25,931 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Sam Ngao?About 48 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Sam Ngao?About 9 people per km² - What borders Sam Ngao?Ban Tak, Doi Tao, Li, Mae Phrik, Mae Ramat and Omkoi - How many villages are in Sam Ngao?65 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sam Ngao?Settlements lie between 108 m and 1,166 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Sam Ngao?6 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Sam Ngao?Doi Luang (1,531 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sam Ngao?November to April - How many hospitals are in Sam Ngao?20 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Sam Ngao?17 mapped - What is the P-code of Sam Ngao?TH6303 (OCHA common operational dataset)