Photharam Population 2026
Photharam has a population of 36,248, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Ratchaburi. Roughly 0.1% of Thailand's population lives here. It is about 141× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,248
Rank in Thailand
#145
Coordinates
13.69°N, 99.85°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Bangkok)
71 km
44 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ratchaburi
| City | Population | Rank in Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Ban I Chang | 119,858 | #35 |
| Ratchaburi | 92,448 | #56 |
| Ban Pong | 57,559 | #93 |
| Bang Phae | 29,548 | #171 |
| Damnoen Saduak | 23,296 | #203 |
| Chom Bueng | 15,143 | #290 |
Cities near Photharam
- Ban I Chang119,858 people · ~5 km away
- Bang Phae29,548 people · ~9 km away
- Ban Pong57,559 people · ~14 km away
- Ratchaburi92,448 people · ~18 km away
- Damnoen Saduak23,296 people · ~22 km away
- Tha Maka52,907 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Photharam?
Photharam has a population of 36,248 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in Thailand.
What region is Photharam in?
Photharam is located in Ratchaburi, Thailand.
Is Photharam the capital of Thailand?
No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 71 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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