Pak Chong

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Pak Chong

Total population

37,052

Air quality index

63Moderate

Coordinates14.70°, 101.41°

Demographic figures from National Statistical Office of Thailand. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Pak Chong is the westernmost district (amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand, and the main point of entry into Isan as the main road and rail lines cross the Dong Phaya Yen Mountains into the region. It is a popular tourist destination, especially among weekenders from Bangkok, and is home to many resorts and touristy attractions, in addition to the main entrance into Khao Yai National Park.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Air quality

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Wildlife & biodiversity

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Earthquake history

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Nakhon Ratchasima

• Klang Dong
  11.5 mi away
• Sikhio
  24.5 mi away · pop. 17,750
• Sung Noen
  30.2 mi away
• Kut Chik
  34.4 mi away
• San Chao Pho
  37.3 mi away
• Khok Kruat
  39.6 mi away
• Kham Thale So
  39.8 mi away
• Pak Thong Chai
  40.7 mi away
• Dan Khun Thot
  42.2 mi away
• Nong Phai Lom
  48.3 mi away
• Nong Krat
  48.6 mi away
• Pho Klang
  48.7 mi away

Browse all places in Nakhon Ratchasima →

Geography & sun

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Public attention

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Pak Chong

Search results from Open Library.

Gallery

Geotagged photos within ~6 miles of Pak Chong, from Wikimedia Commons contributors.

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