Nakhon Pathom Population 2026

Nakhon Pathom has a population of 117,927, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Nakhon Pathom. Roughly 0.2% of Thailand's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

117,927

Rank in Thailand

#38

Coordinates

13.82°N, 100.04°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Bangkok)

50 km

31 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nakhon Pathom

City	Population	Rank in Thailand
Sam Phran	37,115	#142
Bang Len	17,914	#247

Cities near Nakhon Pathom

Ban Pong57,559 people · ~18 km away
Bang Phae29,548 people · ~19 km away
Ban I Chang119,858 people · ~20 km away
Sam Phran37,115 people · ~21 km away
Photharam36,248 people · ~25 km away
Ban Phaeo41,904 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nakhon Pathom?

Nakhon Pathom has a population of 117,927 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Thailand.

What region is Nakhon Pathom in?

Nakhon Pathom is located in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.

Is Nakhon Pathom the capital of Thailand?

No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 50 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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