Map of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

Nakhon Ratchasima is the administrative centre of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, with a population of about 126,391. It lies at 14.9707°N, 102.1020°E. Nakhon Ratchasima is about 219 km (136 mi) northeast of Bangkok, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Pak Chong, 79 km to the west.

Nakhon Ratchasima at a glance

Where is Nakhon Ratchasima?

• The 25th largest city in Thailand by recorded population.
• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 11 h 14 min on the shortest day to 13 h 01 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Nakhon Ratchasima

• Pak Chong — 79 km west
• Chaiyaphum — 94 km north
• Na Di — 101 km south
• Prachantakham — 119 km southwest
• Kabin Buri — 121 km south
• Si Maha Phot — 128 km southwest
• Wichian Buri — 131 km northwest
• Ban Sang — 144 km southwest
• Surin — 150 km east
• Paoy Paet — 154 km south, Cambodia

Largest cities in Nakhon Ratchasima

• Pak Chong — 48,999

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.