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Bangkok overview
Bangkok (orange) and the other large cities of Thailand
Bangkok lies in Thailand at 13.75°N, 100.5°E, about 12 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Thailand: the next largest cities are Samut Prakan (388,920), Mueang Nonthaburi (254,375), Chon Buri (219,164). Together, the three largest cities hold 8% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Bang Kruai, about 6 km away, followed by Mueang Nonthaburi (12 km).
Thailand as a whole has a live population of 71,542,148 (-0.1% a year) and ranks #20 of 238 countries — see the Thailand population page for the full statistics and the Thailand atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Bangkok
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bang Kruai Nonthaburi | 6 km | 78,305 |
| Mueang Nonthaburi Nonthaburi | 12 km | 254,375 |
| Pak Kret Nonthaburi | 18 km | 190,272 |
| Samut Prakan Samut Prakan | 20 km | 388,920 |
| Khlong Luang Pathum Thani | 38 km | 118,551 |
| Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom | 50 km | 117,927 |
| Ban I Chang Ratchaburi | 66 km | 119,858 |
| Chon Buri Chon Buri | 68 km | 219,164 |
Largest cities in Thailand
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BangkokCapital | Bangkok | 5,104,476 |
| 2 | Samut Prakan | Samut Prakan | 388,920 |
| 3 | Mueang Nonthaburi | Nonthaburi | 254,375 |
| 4 | Chon Buri | Chon Buri | 219,164 |
| 5 | Hat Yai | Songkhla | 191,696 |
| 6 | Pak Kret | Nonthaburi | 190,272 |
| 7 | Lampang | Lampang | 156,139 |
| 8 | Kabin Buri | Prachin Buri | 140,056 |
| 9 | Surat Thani | Surat Thani | 132,040 |
| 10 | Udon Thani | Udon Thani | 130,531 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bangkok?
Bangkok has about 5,104,476 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Bangkok the capital of Thailand?
Yes — Bangkok is the national capital of Thailand.
How big is Bangkok compared with the rest of Thailand?
Its 5,104,476 residents are 7.1% of the 71,542,148 people living in Thailand today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Bangkok?
In Thailand, at latitude 13.75 and longitude 100.5, 12 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Bang Kruai (6 km), Mueang Nonthaburi (12 km), Pak Kret (18 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Bangkok Population 2026 — Thailand. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/thailand/bangkok/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/thailand/bangkok/">Bangkok Population 2026 — Thailand</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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