Bangkok is located in Eastern Thailand and has a metropolitan population of 14,565,520, which is 7% more than the average of all major asian cities.
Bangkok has a moderately more metropolitan population (7% more), and moderately more metropolitan area (km2) (6% more) compared to the average of all Asian Cities.
On the other hand, Bangkok has far less city area (km2) (72% less), a far less metropolitan
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Geography |
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Thailand |
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Eastern Thailand |
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| Coordinates |
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13 45 8 N 100 29 38 E |
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| Time Zone |
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Thailand (utc+7) |
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| Asia Region |
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Southeast Asia |
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| Elevation (m) |
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| States/Province/Regions |
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Krung Thep Maha Nakhon |
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| Metropolitan Area (km2) |
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| City Area (km2) |
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Demographics & Population |
| Demonym for People |
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Bangkokians |
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Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Confucianism, Sikhism, Wats |
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| Main Religion |
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Buddhism |
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| Languages/Dialects |
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Thai |
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| Human Development Index (2011 HDI) |
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Medium |
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| Metropolitan Population |
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Climate |
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Tropical Wet And Dry Climate |
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| Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) |
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32.7 (90.9) |
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| Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) |
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27.8 (82.0) |
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Government and Administration |
| Metropolitan Administrative Areas |
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Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom |
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| City Administrative Areas |
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Bang Bon, Bang Kapi, Bang Khae, Bang Khen, Bang Kho Laem, Bang Khun Thian, Bang Na, Bang Phla, Bang Rak, Bang Sue, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Bueng Kum, Chatuchak, Chom Thong, Din Daeng, Don Mueang, Dusit, Huai Khwang, Khan Na Yao, Khlong Sam Wa, Khlong San, Khlong Toei, Lak Si, Lat Krabang, Lat Phrao, Min Buri, Nong Chok, Nong Khaem, Pathum Wan, Phasi Charoen, Phaya Thai, Phra Khanong, Phra Nakhon, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Prawet, Rat Burana, Ratchathewi, Sai Mai, Samphanthawong, Saphan Sung, Sathon, Suan Luang, Taling Chan, Thawi Watthana, Thon Buri, Thung Khru, Wang Thonglang, Watthana, Yan Nawa |
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Economy |
| Currency |
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Thai Baht |
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THB |
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| Major Industries |
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Finance Services, Telecommunications, Retail, Real Estate, Airlines, Tourism |
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Communication |
| Country Code |
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| Area Code |
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2 |
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| Postal Code |
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10xxx |
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Tourism |
| Attractions |
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Wat Arun, Giant Swing, Victory Monument, Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok's Democracy Monument, Yaowarat Road, Siam Square, Lumphini Park, Bhumibol Bridge, Vimanmek Palace |
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| Best Time To Visit |
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November To January |
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Transportation |
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Bus, Ship, Car, Subway, Boat, River Taxi, Taxi, Tuk-tuk, Motorbike Taxi |
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| Airport |
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Suvarnabhumi Airport, Don Mueang International Airport |
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