Yala Population 2026

Yala has a population of 93,558, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Yala. Roughly 0.1% of Thailand's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

93,558

Rank in Thailand

#55

Coordinates

6.54°N, 101.28°E

~24 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Bangkok)

807 km

501 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yala

City	Population	Rank in Thailand
Betong	29,604	#170

Cities near Yala

Pattani43,690 people · ~37 km away
Yaring31,111 people · ~38 km away
Ra-ngae16,862 people · ~56 km away
Narathiwat47,771 people · ~61 km away
Betong29,604 people · ~88 km away
Tak Bai17,241 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yala?

Yala has a population of 93,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Thailand.

What region is Yala in?

Yala is located in Yala, Thailand.

Is Yala the capital of Thailand?

No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 807 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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