# Chom Thong, Chiang Mai Province – Subdistricts & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/

District · Chiang Mai Province 

# Chom Thong

Chom Thong is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chiang Mai Province. It had an estimated **71,332 people** in 2023 on 1,115 km² (about 64 per km²). Its main town is Chom Thong. It is divided into 6 subdistricts. 170 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 404 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 71,332people (2023)
- 1,115km²
- 6subdistricts
- 404mapped services

## How many people live in Chom Thong?

Chom Thong had an estimated **71,332 people** in 2023 — 4.0% of Chiang Mai Province, 236th of 928 districts. There are 1,027 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chiang Mai Province figure of 1,042). Spread over 1,115 km², that is about **64 people per km²**, 649th of 928 districts.

14.9% of people are children under 15 and 18.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 48 years (it is 43 across Chiang Mai Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,442**

5–9 ****3,723**

10–14 ****3,496**

15–19 ****3,153**

20–24 ****2,919**

25–29 ****3,897**

30–34 ****3,990**

35–39 ****3,665**

40–44 ****4,446**

45–49 ****5,779**

50–54 ****7,073**

55–59 ****7,103**

60–64 ****5,533**

65–69 ****3,985**

70–74 ****3,228**

75–79 ****2,787**

80+ ****3,113**

Source: [National Statistics Office of Thailand via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tha).

## Where is Chom Thong?

Chom Thong lies in [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 other districts: [Ban Hong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/ban-hong/), [Doi Lo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-lo/), [Hot](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hot/), [Mae Chaem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-chaem/), [Mae Wang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-wang/) and [Wiang Nong Long](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/wiang-nong-long/). By area it is the 84th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 5.0% of [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/). The centre of Chom Thong is about 553 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 63 km from Chiang Mai, the main town of Chiang Mai Province. The centre point is at 18.3743° N, 98.5765° E. Local names: จอมทอง .

Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha).

## Things to see in and around Chom Thong

OpenStreetMap lists 29 named sights in Chom Thong: 16 attractions; 8 viewpoints; 3 waterfalls; 2 national parks.

- Doi Kaeo Waterfall · waterfall
- Mae Tia waterfall · waterfall
- Pha Dok Siew Waterfall · waterfall
- Doi Inthanon National Park · national park
- Op Luang National Park · national park
- Doi Pha Chang Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Mae Klang Waterfall · viewpoint
- Mae Yai Waterfall Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Royal Project · viewpoint
- Shady Big Tree · viewpoint
- Sirithan Waterfall viewing platform · viewpoint
- View on the rice field · viewpoint
- Waterfall view to East · viewpoint
- Chom thong school · attraction
- Cultural Pavillion · attraction
- Klang River Waterfall · attraction
- Lady Slipper Orchid Conservation Project · attraction
- Mae Klang Elephant Conservation · attraction
- Mae Ya Waterfall · attraction
- Motho Homestay Hotel · attraction
- Pakanna Rock Painting · attraction
- Siribhume Waterfall · attraction
- Siriphum Waterfall · attraction
- Sirithan Waterfall · attraction
- Suttichit Buddha Place Park · attraction
- The Kissing Mountains · attraction
- Wachirathan Waterfall · attraction
- strawberry and rice farm · attraction
- อุทยานแห่งชาติออบหลวง · attraction

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Chom Thong

- Time zoneUTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok
- CurrencyBaht (THB)
- Country calling code+66
- LanguagesThai, English
- Plug typesType A, B, C, F · 220 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) · Chiang Mai60 km
- Lampang Airport (LPT)99 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 17:51).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Subdistricts of Chom Thong

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ban Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/ban-luang/) 380 60 106 

[Ban Pae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/ban-pae/) 270 39 37 

[Doi Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/doi-kaeo/) 138 25 56 

[Khuang Pao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/khuang-pao/) 52 18 163 

[Mae Soi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/mae-soi/) 214 15 14 

[Sop Tia](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/sop-tia/) 60 18 28 

Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Chom Thong

Open gazetteers list **170 villages, towns and localities** in Chom Thong. The largest with a recorded population: Chom Thong (12,488). Settlements here lie between about 268 m and 1,487 m above sea level (median 590 m).

- Ban Ang Ka Noi
- Ban Angkha Rak
- Ban Bok Hin
- Ban Bon Mai
- Ban Bon Na
- Ban Choeng Doi
- Ban Chomthong
- Ban Den
- Ban Doi Kaeo
- Ban Dong Hat Nak
- Ban Dong Yen
- Ban Hak Kia
- Ban Hin Lek Fai
- Ban Hom
- Ban Hong Makha
- Ban Huai Cho
- Ban Huai Fang
- Ban Huai Ha
- Ban Huai Hia Nuea
- Ban Huai Hia Tai
- Ban Huai I Rang
- Ban Huai Kaet
- Ban Huai Khang Fai
- Ban Huai Khanun Nueng
- Ban Huai Khanun Sam
- Ban Huai Khanun Song
- Ban Huai Luang
- Ban Huai Mae Chon
- Ban Huai Mak Nun
- Ban Huai Makhwat
- Ban Huai Manao Tai
- Ban Huai Muang
- Ban Huai Muang Fang Sai
- Ban Huai Nam Dip
- Ban Huai Nam Pi
- Ban Huai Nam Un
- Ban Huai Phatthana
- Ban Huai Pu
- Ban Huai Pu Ling
- Ban Huai Sai
- Ban Huai Saphaet
- Ban Huai Som
- Ban Huai Som Poi
- Ban Huai Sompoi Mai
- Ban Huai Tong Sak
- Ban Huai Wok
- Ban Khae
- Ban Khayan
- Ban Khuam Pao
- Ban Khuang Pao
- Ban Khuang Pao Tai
- Ban Khun Chon
- Ban Khun Klang
- Ban Khun Klang Mai
- Ban Khun Pae
- Ban Khun Tae Nuea
- Ban Khun Tae Tai
- Ban Khun Ya Pa Kluai
- Ban Klang
- Ban Ko Sai Som
- Ban Kong Phae
- Ban Kong Son
- Ban Kong Yong
- Ban Ku Ho
- Ban Lai Huai
- Ban Lai Klang
- Ban Lo Khang Khao
- Ban Luang Tai
- Ban Lum Tai
- Ban Mae Aep Nai
- Ban Mae Aep Nok
- Ban Mae Hoi
- Ban Mae Hoi Nai
- Ban Mae Ka Luang
- Ban Mae Pa Ko
- Ban Mae Pon
- Ban Mae Soi
- Ban Mae Tia
- Ban Mae Tia Tai
- Ban Mae Ya Noi
- Ban Maeo Khun Klang
- Ban Mai
- Ban Mai Ra
- Ban Mai Samakkhi
- Ban Mai San Tueng
- Ban Mai Saraphi
- Ban Mai Sawan
- Ban Mai Si Chum
- Ban Mak Khun
- Ban Manao Nuea
- Ban Moi
- Ban Mon Hin
- Ban Mueang Ang
- Ban Mueang Klang
- Ban Na Kop
- Ban Na Yang
- Ban Nam Dip Samakkhi
- Ban Nam Lat
- Ban Nam Tok Mae Klang
- Ban Nong Ap Chang
- Ban Nong Hai
- Ban Nong Khan
- Ban Nong Lom
- Ban Om Ting
- Ban Om Ting Lum
- Ban Ong Kharak
- Ban Pa
- Ban Pa Hua Suea
- Ban Pa Khaem
- Ban Pa Kia Nai
- Ban Pa Kluai
- Ban Pae
- Ban Pae Ling
- Ban Pha Khao
- Ban Pha Lat
- Ban Pha Mon
- Ban Pha Mon Mai
- Ban Phae Dindaeng
- Ban Phonsawan
- Ban Rong Kham Saen
- Ban Rong Wua
- Ban Ruam Namchai Khuang Pao
- Ban Saling Thi
- Ban Sam Lang
- Ban San
- Ban San Din Daeng
- Ban San Ma Muen
- Ban San Pa Sang
- Ban San Tueng
- Ban Si Nai
- Ban Si Yaek Noi
- Ban Sop Aep
- Ban Sop Chaem Fang Khwa
- Ban Sop Chaem Fang Sai
- Ban Sop Hat
- Ban Sop Pae
- Ban Sop Soi
- Ban Sop Tia
- Ban Tat Muen
- Ban Tha Kham Mae Pae
- Ban Tha Kham Nuea
- Ban Tha Ko Muang
- Ban Tha Luk
- Ban Tha Mani
- Ban Tha Ruea
- Ban Tha Sala
- Ban Thaen Dok Mai
- Ban Thaen Kham
- Ban Thung Mak Num
- Ban Thung Phatthana
- Ban Thung Pun
- Ban Tin Pha
- Ban Tin Tok
- Ban Tun
- Ban Wang Din
- Ban Wang Nam Yat
- Ban Wang Pan
- Ban Wang Pin
- Ban Wang Tuang
- Ban Yang
- Ban Yang Khun Tia
- Ban Yang Khun Ya
- Ban Yang Mae Pon
- Ban Yang Muang
- Ban Yang Noi
- Ban Yang Ton Phoeng
- Chom Thong
- Mae Klang Luang
- Mae Tia Tai
- ฺBaan Thong pa mhaak

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Chom Thong

Named natural and historic features inside Chom Thong, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

56 rivers and streams; 29 reservoirs and tanks; 5 waterfalls.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Bong
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Bong
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Fang
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Huak
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Khama Noi
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Khiao
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Mapin
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Muang
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Muang Ton Bon
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Muang Ton Lang
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Nam Dip
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Nam Un
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Nong Hai
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Pong Bai
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Pong Peng
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Pong Wok
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Pu Ton Bon
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Pu Ton Lang
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Saphaet Ton Lang
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Ta Lek
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Ta Pha
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Ton Lan
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Ton Tueng
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Tong Sak

…and 66 more.

### Hills and mountains

53 mountains; 1 hill.

- Doi Liam · 1,964 m
- Doi Hua Suea · 1,854 m
- Doi Kon Sao · 1,706 m
- Doi Suea Nang · 1,678 m
- Doi Khun Puai · 1,648 m
- Doi Le Lo · 1,613 m
- Doi Pha Noi · 1,604 m
- Doi Pha Mon · 1,592 m
- Doi Liam · 1,589 m
- Doi Khun Mae Ya · 1,561 m
- Doi Song Mia · 1,550 m
- Doi Liam · 1,488 m
- Doi Pha Chi · 1,468 m
- Doi Pha Khao · 1,468 m
- Doi Mae Ya Noi · 1,430 m
- Doi Mon Khu · 1,376 m
- Doi Pha Dam · 1,330 m
- Doi Pha Khao Noi · 1,313 m
- Doi Bo Cho · 1,242 m
- Doi Pha Lai · 1,223 m
- Doi Hoe · 1,199 m
- Doi Hang Phi · 1,179 m
- Doi Pu Ling · 1,169 m
- Doi Khun Huai La · 1,131 m

…and 30 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Chom Thong and the best time to visit

In Chom Thong, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,183 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (216 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 15 

Feb 23 5 

Mar 26 24 

Apr 29 60 

May 27 185 

Jun 26 137 

Jul 25 157 

Aug 25 216 

Sep 24 214 

Oct 24 126 

Nov 22 32 

Dec 20 11 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chom Thong

Places mapped inside Chom Thong in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals37
- Banks15
- ATMs5
- Petrol pumps18
- Hotels85
- Shopping malls3
- Schools33
- Colleges and universities5
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants195
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Chom Thong?In Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Chom Thong?71,332 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chom Thong?About 48 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chom Thong?About 64 people per km²
- What borders Chom Thong?Ban Hong, Doi Lo, Hot, Mae Chaem, Mae Wang and Wiang Nong Long
- What is there to see in Chom Thong?Chom thong school, Cultural Pavillion, Doi Inthanon National Park, Doi Kaeo Waterfall
- What time zone is Chom Thong in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Chom Thong?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Chom Thong?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chom Thong?170 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chom Thong?Settlements lie between 268 m and 1,487 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Chom Thong?29 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Chom Thong?Doi Liam (1,964 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chom Thong?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Chom Thong?37 mapped
- How many banks are in Chom Thong?15 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Chom Thong?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Chom Thong?18 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chom Thong?TH5002 (OCHA common operational dataset)