Map of Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

Nakhon Pathom is the administrative centre of Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, with a population of about 117,927. It lies at 13.8196°N, 100.0443°E. Nakhon Pathom is about 50 km (31 mi) west of Bangkok, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Ban Pong, 18 km to the west.

Nakhon Pathom at a glance

Where is Nakhon Pathom?

• The 31st largest city in Thailand by recorded population.
• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 11 h 19 min on the shortest day to 12 h 57 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Nakhon Pathom

• Ban Pong — 18 km west
• Sam Phran — 21 km southeast
• Photharam — 25 km southwest
• Ban Phaeo — 26 km south
• Krathum Baen — 30 km southeast
• Tha Maka — 31 km west
• Thawi Watthana — 31 km east
• Nong Khaem — 35 km east
• Samut Sakhon — 39 km southeast
• Ratchaburi — 40 km southwest

Largest cities in Nakhon Pathom

• Sam Phran — 37,115

Largest cities in Thailand

• Bangkok — 5,104,476
• Samut Prakan — 388,920
• Mueang Nonthaburi — 254,375
• Chon Buri — 219,164
• Phra Pradaeng — 196,129
• Bang Khae — 193,002
• Hat Yai — 191,696
• Pak Kret — 190,272
• Sai Mai — 188,123
• Si Racha — 178,916

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Sources: place names, coordinates, populations and time zones from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0, data retrieved October 2026). Population figures are the latest values recorded in GeoNames; depending on the country they refer to the city proper, a municipality or a wider urban area, so they can differ from census or metro-area figures. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.