Chaiyaphum


Chaiyaphum is a town in northeastern Thailand, capital of Chaiyaphum Province. it had a population of 58,350, and covers the full tambon Nai Mueang of Mueang Chaiyaphum District. Chaiyaphum is 337 road kilometres northeast of Bangkok.

Geography

Chaiyaphum lies on the Khorat plateau at elevation. The land in the immediate vicinity of the city is flat, but the Phetchabun Mountains rise to the west.

Climate

Chaiyaphum has a tropical savanna climate. Winters are dry and warm. Temperatures rise until April, which is very hot with the average daily maximum at. The monsoon season runs from late April through October, with heavy rain and somewhat cooler temperatures during the day, although nights remain warm.

Transportation

Route 201 begins in Chum Phae, and runs past Chaiyaphum to Mittraphap near Sikhio. Route 202 leads east to Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, and the border with Laos at Khemarat. Route 225 leads west to Nakhon Sawan.