Samut Prakan Population 2026
Samut Prakan has a population of 388,920, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Samut Prakan. Roughly 0.5% of Thailand's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
388,920
Rank in Thailand
#2
Coordinates
13.60°N, 100.60°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Bangkok)
20 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Samut Prakan
| City | Population | Rank in Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Phra Pradaeng | 196,129 | #5 |
| Ban Khlong Bang Sao Thong | 31,153 | #164 |
| Bang Bo District | 28,376 | #176 |
Cities near Samut Prakan
- Bang Na95,912 people · ~9 km away
- Phra Pradaeng196,129 people · ~10 km away
- Thung Khru116,473 people · ~10 km away
- Phra Khanong90,354 people · ~12 km away
- Yan Nawa81,521 people · ~12 km away
- Khlong Toei109,041 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Samut Prakan?
Samut Prakan has a population of 388,920 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Thailand.
What region is Samut Prakan in?
Samut Prakan is located in Samut Prakan, Thailand.
Is Samut Prakan the capital of Thailand?
No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 20 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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