Mae Sot Population 2026

Mae Sot has a population of 44,563, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Tak. Roughly 0.1% of Thailand's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.

Location of Mae Sot (capital Bangkok shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

44,563

Rank in Thailand

#120

Coordinates

16.72°N, 98.57°E

~213 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Bangkok)

389 km

242 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tak

City	Population	Rank in Thailand
Tak	24,149	#196
Ban Tak	18,384	#244
Mae Ramat	17,316	#253

Cities near Mae Sot

Mae Ramat17,316 people · ~30 km away
Tak24,149 people · ~62 km away
Ban Tak18,384 people · ~66 km away
Kamphaeng Phet58,787 people · ~105 km away
Thoen18,459 people · ~121 km away
Ban Na40,174 people · ~129 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mae Sot?

Mae Sot has a population of 44,563 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in Thailand.

What region is Mae Sot in?

Mae Sot is located in Tak, Thailand.

Is Mae Sot the capital of Thailand?

No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 389 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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