Chanthaburi Population 2026

Chanthaburi has a population of 99,819, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Chanthaburi. Roughly 0.1% of Thailand's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.

Location of Chanthaburi (capital Bangkok shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

99,819

Rank in Thailand

#52

Coordinates

12.61°N, 102.10°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Bangkok)

215 km

134 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chanthaburi

City	Population	Rank in Thailand
Tha Mai	22,445	#205
Laem Sing	16,066	#273

Cities near Chanthaburi

Tha Mai22,445 people · ~11 km away
Laem Sing16,066 people · ~15 km away
Khao Saming38,941 people · ~46 km away
Klaeng55,619 people · ~53 km away
Laem Ngop17,198 people · ~58 km away
Trat21,590 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chanthaburi?

Chanthaburi has a population of 99,819 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Thailand.

What region is Chanthaburi in?

Chanthaburi is located in Chanthaburi, Thailand.

Is Chanthaburi the capital of Thailand?

No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 215 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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