Surat Thani Population 2026
Surat Thani has a population of 132,040, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Surat Thani. Roughly 0.2% of Thailand's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
132,040
Rank in Thailand
#24
Coordinates
9.14°N, 99.33°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Bangkok)
529 km
329 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Surat Thani
| City | Population | Rank in Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Ko Samui | 50,000 | #109 |
| Tha Kham | 25,810 | #187 |
| Ban Na San | 21,900 | #210 |
Cities near Surat Thani
- Tha Kham25,810 people · ~12 km away
- Ban Na San21,900 people · ~38 km away
- Ko Samui50,000 people · ~79 km away
- Lang Suan16,142 people · ~94 km away
- Nakhon Si Thammarat102,152 people · ~105 km away
- Thung Song28,223 people · ~115 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Surat Thani?
Surat Thani has a population of 132,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Thailand.
What region is Surat Thani in?
Surat Thani is located in Surat Thani, Thailand.
Is Surat Thani the capital of Thailand?
No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 529 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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