Hat Yai Population 2026

Hat Yai has a population of 191,696, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Songkhla. Roughly 0.3% of Thailand's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

191,696

Rank in Thailand

Coordinates

7.01°N, 100.48°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Bangkok)

750 km

466 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Songkhla

City	Population	Rank in Thailand
Ban Mai	86,899	#61
Songkhla	61,758	#85
Sadao	46,236	#118
Ranot	19,780	#227

Cities near Hat Yai

Ban Mai86,899 people · ~23 km away
Songkhla61,758 people · ~25 km away
Sadao46,236 people · ~42 km away
Satun34,544 people · ~62 km away
Phatthalung43,522 people · ~81 km away
Pattani43,690 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hat Yai?

Hat Yai has a population of 191,696 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Thailand.

What region is Hat Yai in?

Hat Yai is located in Songkhla, Thailand.

Is Hat Yai the capital of Thailand?

No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 750 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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