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Maha Sarakham, Thailand

Maha Sarakham · Thailand

Maha Sarakham is a mid-size city in Maha Sarakham, Thailand with a population of 51,584. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

51,584 Population 5,535/sq mi density
509 ft Elevation 155 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Maha Sarakham

Maha Sarakham

Maha Sarakham (มหาสารคาม) is the capital city of Maha Sarakham province in Thailand's northeastern (Isan) region. Sarakham, as it is known to its inhabitants, is in a rice-growing area on the southern Khorat plain, straddling the Chi River. Mahasarakham is 475 km northeast of Bangkok and 73 km southeast of Khon Kaen.

People

Population51,584
Density5,535/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Population51,584
Population Density5,535 / sq mi
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Coordinates16.1848°, 103.3007°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceMaha Sarakham
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maha Sarakham

Maha Sarakham is a mid-size city in Thailand (Maha Sarakham) with a population of 51,584. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Maha Sarakham

Maha Sarakham has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.9°C), the coldest is Dec (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1451 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 13.1° / 35.6° 4.0
Feb 27.3°C / 81°F 15.6° / 38.4° 13.8
Mar 30.2°C / 86°F 19.3° / 40.9° 60.0
Apr 30.9°C / 88°F 21.8° / 41.5° 75.2
May 29.4°C / 85°F 23° / 39.5° 178.1
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 23.4° / 34.8° 151.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 22.7° / 33.8° 217.0
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 22.9° / 32.7° 248.1
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.2° 359.9
Oct 25.3°C / 77°F 18.6° / 31.5° 129.7
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 15.6° / 32.1° 14.1
Dec 22.5°C / 73°F 11.3° / 33.2° 0.7
Maha Sarakham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Thailand avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density5,535/sq mi
Coordinates16.1848°N, 103.3007°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.62"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Doksuri (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Doksuri Category 1 286 km
2013 Wutip Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.8 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 6.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 7.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Maha Sarakham has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 73°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Maha Sarakham

Institution Type Founded Website
Institute of Physical Education Mahasarakham College
Maha Sarakham College Of Agriculture University
Maha Sarakham Polytechnic College College
Maha Sarakham University University Visit →
Mahasarakham Vocational College College
Rajabhaj Mahasarakham University University
มหาวิทยาลัยมหาสารคาม เขตพื้นที่ในเมือง University

Schools in Maha Sarakham

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ban Kho Municipal School
KUMON Mahasarakham
Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary)
The Holy Infant Jesus Mahasarakhan School
Ban Nong Yai School
Ban Men Yai School
Ban Nong Chik Tha Rae Community School
โรงเรียนเทศบาลบ้านค้อ
โรงเรียนเกิ้งวิทยานุกูล
Ban Koeng School
Tha Khon Yang School
Ban Makok School
Ban Tha Khon Yang School
Ban Don Wiang Chan School
Ban Dong Kheng Han School
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Radio Stations near Maha Sarakham

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Lao National Radio 103.7 (LA) MP3 96 kbps
Lao National Radio 94.3 (LA) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Maha Sarakham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ban Chiang Hian Museum
Bun Tam Than Museum
Maha Sarakham City Museum
Maha Sarakham University Museum
Sema stones
The Research Institute of Northeastern Art and Culture Mahasarakham University
Wat Mahachai Northeast Local Culture Museum

Libraries in Maha Sarakham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library of Kalasin0.0

Farmers Markets in Maha Sarakham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kalasin Fresh Market
Khok Phra Municipality Market
Kosumphisai Local Market
Kosumphisai Local Market
Maha Sarakham Municipality Market
Market
Market eateries
Thetsaban 1 Freshmarket
Yang Talat Municipality Fresh Market
ตลาดเทศบาลตำบลโคกพระ
เฮือนอีสาน เมืองฟ้าแดดสงยาง

Hotels in Maha Sarakham

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chuanchom Hotel Mahasarakham
Green Park Hotel
Ketsara Hotel
Stawan hotel and convention center
Taksila Hotel

Restaurants in Maha Sarakham

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Krua Kao Kang Mahasarakham
ก๊ง II 喝
ตี๋น้อย หมูกระทะ
ร้านเซฟจานโต

Cafes in Maha Sarakham

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Amazon
Cafe Amazon
Cafe Amazon
Café Amazon
Cafe Amazon
DailyCha Maha Sarakham
I found you dessert n home cafe
Starbucks
Tamago Cafe Mahasarakham
White Balance Cafe
Wish You Luck
เรือนไทยชายทุ่ง มหาสารคาม

Monuments in Maha Sarakham

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

หอนาฬิกา

Clinics in Maha Sarakham

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaeng Loeng Chan Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital
Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital
Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital
Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital
คลินิกแพทย์หญิงวกุล สูตินรีเวชกรรม
คลินิกแพทย์หญิงวกุล สูตินรีเวชกรรม
โรงพยาบาลสารคาม

Dentists in Maha Sarakham

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TH #6497005008

Veterinaries in Maha Sarakham

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Small Animal Hospital (City Area)

Bus Stations in Maha Sarakham

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maha Sarakham Bus Station
บขส มหาสารคาม

Gas Stations in Maha Sarakham

18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangchak Gas Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
PT
PT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
Shell
TH #12451899611
TH #1928867470
TH #2649570803
TH #2649604393
TH #657532141

Banks in Maha Sarakham

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Krungthai Bank

Shopping Malls in Maha Sarakham

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sermthai Complex

Gyms in Maha Sarakham

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Darin Pool & Fitness
Darin Pool & Fitness
Gym of Mahasarakham university

Stadiums & Teams in Maha Sarakham

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Maha Sarakham

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Khon Kaen AirportKKCMedium Airport
Roi Et AirportROIMedium Airport
Nam Phung Dam AirportSmall Airport
Rob Muang AirportSmall Airport
Seri Thai AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maha Sarakham

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assumption Church
City Pillar Shrine
Kandravijaya Abhisamaidhammanayaka Buddha
Phra Phratan Kantharawichai
Wat Ban Dindam
Wat Chan Pradit
Wat Mahachai Phra Aram Luang
Wat Pa Pracha Songkro
Wat Phuttha Wanaram
Wat Puttha Wanaram
Wat Su Tham Ma Ram
วัดกุดเป่ง
วัดท่าแร่คงคาราม
วัดบ้านเม่นใหญ่
วัดบูรพาเกิ้งใต้
วัดป่าเนรัญชรา
วัดป่าโนนสวรรค์
วัดสุวรรณาวาสหนองจิก
วัดเกิ้งเหนือ
ศาสนจักรของพระเยซูคริสต์แห่งวิสุทธิชนยุคสุดท้าย
สำนักสงฆ์มฤคทายวัน

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok

Things to See Near Maha Sarakham

1 places within 15 km

🏛️ Ruins (1)
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🇹🇭 About Thailand

Capital Bangkok
Population 69,428,524
Area 514,000 km²
GDP (USD) $515,906,283,941
GDP per capita $7,195
HDI 0.803
Life expectancy 76.4 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 60.9%
Currency THB (Baht)
Languages Thai
Calling code +66
TLD .th
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maha Sarakham

What is the population of Maha Sarakham?

Maha Sarakham has a population of 51,584 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 5,535 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maha Sarakham?

Maha Sarakham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.

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