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Rong Kwang, Thailand

Phrae · Thailand

Rong Kwang is a small city in Phrae, Thailand with a population of 12,087. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

12,087 Population 34/sq mi density
696 ft Elevation 212 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Rong Kwang

Rong Kwang

Rong Kwang is a district (amphoe) in the northeastern part of Phrae province, northern Thailand.

People

Population12,087
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain43.0 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Population12,087
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Coordinates18.3390°, 100.3174°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvincePhrae
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation43.0 inches (1,092 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rong Kwang

Rong Kwang is a small city in Thailand (Phrae) with a population of 12,087. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Rong Kwang

Rong Kwang 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 1060 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 30.9° 3.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 33.9° 12.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 36.6° 24.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 37.9° 80.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / 35.2° 166.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 33.8° 141.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 32.7° 150.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 32.1° 158.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 32.4° 198.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 32° 87.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 31.5° 35.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 29.8° 2.2
Rong Kwang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Thailand avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area360.7 sq mi (934.1 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates18.3390°N, 100.3174°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 20, 2019.

Dec 9, 1995 9 km ENE of Rong Kwang, Thailand M4.7 9 km
Feb 20, 2019 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand M4.6 121 km
Nov 11, 2001 13 km W of Pa Daet, Thailand M4.4 138 km
Mar 27, 2004 32 km S of Nan, Thailand M3.8 54 km
Jul 1, 2008 48 km W of Mae Chai, Thailand M3.7 146 km
May 7, 1994 13 km SSE of Mae Tha, Thailand M3.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Rong Kwang has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 70°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Rong Kwang

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rong Kwang Anusorn School
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Radio Stations near Rong Kwang

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rong Kwang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baan Thep Museum
Folk Museum - Ban Fai
Khum Chao Luang
Khum Vongburi Museum
Phrae Art Center
Pratubjai House
Seri Thai Museum
Teak Museum
Wongburi House

Farmers Markets in Rong Kwang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fresh Market
Fresh Market
Saturday Walking Street
กาดน้ำทอง
ตลาดสดเทศบาลเมืองแพร่
ตลาดสดเทศบาลเมืองแพร่
สวนคุณครู Herb and Vegetable จ.แพร่

Hotels in Rong Kwang

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel
Phum Buri Hotel

Restaurants in Rong Kwang

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Food court
Makao

Cafes in Rong Kwang

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Amazon
Coffee Shop

Gas Stations in Rong Kwang

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangchak
Minipump
Proserve
PTT
Shell

Banks in Rong Kwang

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Government Saving Bank

Airports Near Rong Kwang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nan AirportNNTMedium Airport
Phrae AirportPRHMedium Airport

Post Offices in Rong Kwang

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rong Kwang Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rong Kwang

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wat Pha Mu Samakkhi

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok

🇹🇭 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 Rong Kwang

What is the population of Rong Kwang?

Rong Kwang has a population of 12,087 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 360.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rong Kwang?

Rong Kwang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.0 inches.

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