Songkhla Population 2026

Songkhla has a population of 61,758, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Songkhla. Roughly 0.1% of Thailand's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

61,758

Rank in Thailand

#85

Coordinates

7.20°N, 100.60°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Bangkok)

729 km

453 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Songkhla

City	Population	Rank in Thailand
Hat Yai	191,696	#7
Ban Mai	86,899	#61
Sadao	46,236	#118
Ranot	19,780	#227

Cities near Songkhla

Ban Mai86,899 people · ~6 km away
Hat Yai191,696 people · ~25 km away
Sadao46,236 people · ~65 km away
Ranot19,780 people · ~71 km away
Phatthalung43,522 people · ~74 km away
Pattani43,690 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Songkhla?

Songkhla has a population of 61,758 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Thailand.

What region is Songkhla in?

Songkhla is located in Songkhla, Thailand.

Is Songkhla the capital of Thailand?

No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 729 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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