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Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Kanchanaburi · Thailand
Kanchanaburi is a mid-size city in Kanchanaburi, Thailand with a population of 63,699. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is a town municipality in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. The town of lies to the southeast of Erawan National Park within Kanchanaburi Province, approximately 120km west of Bangkok. In 2006 it had a population of 31,327. That number was reduced to 25,651 in 2017. The town covers tambons Ban Nuea and Ban Tai and parts of Pak Phraek and Tha Makham, all of Mueang Kanchanaburi District, and parts of tambon Tha Lo of Tha Muang District.
People
Climate
| Population | 63,699 |
| Population Density | 206 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.0041°, 99.5483° |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
| Country | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
| State / Province | Kanchanaburi |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,015 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is a mid-size city in Thailand (Kanchanaburi) with a population of 63,699. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.
Climate in Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above Thailand avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 309.0 sq mi (800.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0041°N, 99.5483°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Kanchanaburi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 78°F in December to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Kanchanaburi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University | University | — | — |
| Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University | University | — | — |
| Technical College Kanchanaburi | College | — | — |
| วิทยาลัยอาชีพพนมทวน | College | — | — |
Schools in Kanchanaburi
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tha Pha Niat Kunchon School | — | — | — | — |
| Thep Mongkhon Rangsi School | — | — | — | — |
| Thawon Wittaya School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanchananukhro School | — | — | — | — |
| Municipal School 4 (Ban Chuk Kum) | — | — | — | — |
| Wat Tha Lo School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Huai Talung School | — | — | — | — |
| Wat Thai Wiwattha Naram School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Tham Mangkon Thong School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Wang Lan School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Kaeng Luang School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Huai Khlung School | — | — | — | — |
| Wat Tha Nam Tuen School | — | — | — | — |
| Wat Tha Makham School | — | — | — | — |
| Wat Ban Yang School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Wang Sarapi School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Hua Hin School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Hua Na School | — | — | — | — |
| Wisuttharangsi School | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Song Songphrakhun Vocational Training Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Wat In Tha Ram School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kanchanaburi
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| talay 90.25FM | — | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Kanchanaburi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ban Kao National Museum | ||||
| Death Railway Museum and Research Centre | ||||
| JEATH-Kriegsmuseum | ||||
| Shinto Park | ||||
| Thai Paper Mill | ||||
| The JEATH War Museum | ||||
| Vietman Veteran's Museum | ||||
| World War II & Jeath Museum |
Libraries in Kanchanaburi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Library Kanchanaburi | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kanchanaburi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chukdon Market | |||||
| night market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Prisoner of War Camp Food Market | |||||
| River Kwae Park | |||||
| ตลาดปากบ่อ |
Hotels in Kanchanaburi
80 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kanchanaburi
89 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kanchanaburi
30 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kanchanaburi
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kanchanaburi
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kanchanaburi
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kanchanaburi
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kanchanaburi
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kanchanaburi
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kanchanaburi
29 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kanchanaburi
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kanchanaburi
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kanchanaburi
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kanchanaburi
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kanchanaburi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kanchanaburi
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kamphaeng Saen Airport | KDT | Medium Airport |
| Camp Burachat (Sanam Luang) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lat Ya Army Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Photharam Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kanchanaburi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ที่ทำการไปรษณีย์เมืองกาญจนบุรี |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanchanaburi
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chedi Thong Wat Tham Khao Pun | |
| City pillar shrine | |
| Guan Yu Shrine | |
| Khao Pun Cave | |
| Phra Phothisat Kuan Im | |
| War Monument Catholic Church | |
| Wat Ban Tham | |
| Wat Ban Thong | |
| Wat Ban Yang | |
| Wat Chaichumphon Chanasongkhram | |
| Wat Khao Kwang Siwanaram | |
| Wat Ruesi | |
| Wat Thai Wiwattha Naram | |
| Wat Tham Faet | |
| Wat Tham Khao Laem | |
| Wat Tham Khao Pun | |
| Wat Tham Mangkornthong | |
| Wat Thawon Wararam | |
| Wat Thewa Sangkharam | |
| คริสตจักรเมืองกาญจนบุรี |
Quick Facts
Around Kanchanaburi
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kanchanaburi
9 places within 15 km
- • Tha Lo Beach (Wat Ban Thong)
- • บ้าน20/10
- • Wat Ban Than
- • ถ้ำคูหามังกรสวรรค์
- • ถ้ำม่านวิจิตร
- • Khao Phu Rang
- • River and Mountain Viewpoint
- • Wat
- • จุดชมวิว เขากระชาย กาญจนบุรี
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What is the population of Kanchanaburi?
Kanchanaburi has a population of 63,699 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 206 people per square mile, spread across 309.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kanchanaburi?
Kanchanaburi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.