Tak Population 2026

Tak has a population of 24,149, making it the #196 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Tak. It is about 211× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,149

Rank in Thailand

#196

Coordinates

16.87°N, 99.13°E

~113 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Bangkok)

376 km

233 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tak

City	Population	Rank in Thailand
Mae Sot	44,563	#120
Ban Tak	18,384	#244
Mae Ramat	17,316	#253

Cities near Tak

Ban Tak18,384 people · ~20 km away
Kamphaeng Phet58,787 people · ~60 km away
Mae Sot44,563 people · ~62 km away
Ban Na40,174 people · ~66 km away
Mae Ramat17,316 people · ~66 km away
Sukhothai37,000 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tak?

Tak has a population of 24,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #196 biggest city in Thailand.

What region is Tak in?

Tak is located in Tak, Thailand.

Is Tak the capital of Thailand?

No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 376 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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