Bangkok, Bangkok
Bangkok: Located in the central part of Thailand, this bustling metropolis serves as the country's capital and primary urban center.
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Quick Facts about Bangkok
| Population | 5,676,648 |
| Country | Thailand |
| State | Bangkok (Thailand) |
| Postal code | 10### |
| Phone Area Codes | 02 |
| Area | 1568.74 km2 |
| Official name | กรุงเทพมหานคร อมรรัตนโกสินทร์ มหินทรายุธยา มหาดิลกภพ นพรัตนราชธานีบูรีรมย์ อุดมราชนิเวศน์มหาสถาน อมรพิมานอวตารสถิต สักกะทัตติยวิษณุกรรมประสิทธิ์ |
| Latitude & Longitude | 13.7540,100.5014 |
| Legislative body | Bangkok municipal council |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Capital city | Bangkok is capital of Rattanakosin Kingdom, Thailand |
| Establishment | April 21, 1782 (243 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+07:00 |
| Local time | 09:33:06 (19th April 2026) |
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Geography
Bangkok is located at 13°45'14"N 100°30'5"E (13.7539800, 100.5014400).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 437,294 | - | census |
| 1929 | 713,384 | 38.7% | census |
| 1937 | 890,453 | 19.89% | census |
| 1947 | 1,178,881 | 24.47% | census |
| 1960 | 2,136,435 | 44.82% | census |
| 1970 | 3,077,361 | 30.58% | census |
| 1980 | 4,697,071 | 34.48% | census |
| 1990 | 5,882,411 | 20.15% | census |
| 2000 | 6,355,144 | 7.44% | census |
| 2010 | 8,280,925 | 23.26% | census |
| 2011 | 5,674,843 | -45.92% | resident registration |
| 2015 | 5,696,409 | 0.38% | resident registration |
| 2016 | 5,686,646 | -0.17% | resident registration |
| 2018 | 5,676,648 | -0.18% | resident registration |
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