Nan Population 2026

Nan has a population of 24,670, making it the #192 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Nan. It is about 207× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,670

Rank in Thailand

#192

Coordinates

18.78°N, 100.78°E

~205 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Bangkok)

560 km

348 miles, straight line

Cities near Nan

Dok Kham Tai23,824 people · ~93 km away
Phrae38,538 people · ~98 km away
Phayao21,058 people · ~105 km away
Den Chai17,019 people · ~117 km away
Lampang156,139 people · ~146 km away
Uttaradit58,313 people · ~148 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nan?

Nan has a population of 24,670 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #192 biggest city in Thailand.

What region is Nan in?

Nan is located in Nan, Thailand.

Is Nan the capital of Thailand?

No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 560 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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