# Doi Tao, Chiang Mai Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-tao/ District · Chiang Mai Province # Doi Tao Doi Tao is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chiang Mai Province. It had an estimated **19,941 people** in 2023 on 857 km² (about 23 per km²). Its main town is Doi Tao. It is divided into 6 subdistricts. 63 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 70 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 19,941people (2023) - 857km² - 6subdistricts - 70mapped services ## How many people live in Doi Tao? Doi Tao had an estimated **19,941 people** in 2023 — 1.1% of Chiang Mai Province, 761st of 928 districts. There are 1,019 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chiang Mai Province figure of 1,042). Spread over 857 km², that is about **23 people per km²**, 885th of 928 districts. 15.8% of people are children under 15 and 19.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 47 years (it is 43 across Chiang Mai Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,034** 5–9 ****1,070** 10–14 ****1,037** 15–19 ****763** 20–24 ****730** 25–29 ****1,043** 30–34 ****975** 35–39 ****1,073** 40–44 ****1,414** 45–49 ****1,731** 50–54 ****1,659** 55–59 ****1,805** 60–64 ****1,635** 65–69 ****1,403** 70–74 ****1,026** 75–79 ****705** 80+ ****838** 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 Doi Tao? Doi Tao lies in [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 4 other districts: [Hot](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hot/), [Li](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/li/), [Omkoi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/omkoi/) and [Sam Ngao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/sam-ngao/). By area it is the 159th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 3.9% of [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/). The centre of Doi Tao is about 502 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 100 km from Chiang Mai, the main town of Chiang Mai Province. The centre point is at 17.9291° N, 98.7139° E. Local names: ดอยเต่า . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Subdistricts of Doi Tao Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Ban Aen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-tao/ban-aen/) 23 5 7 [Bong Tan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-tao/bong-tan/) 51 8 6 [Doi Tao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-tao/doi-tao/) 87 10 18 [Muet Ka](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-tao/muet-ka/) 330 17 7 [Pong Thung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-tao/pong-thung/) 247 17 10 [Tha Duea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-tao/tha-duea/) 119 10 22 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 Doi Tao Open gazetteers list **63 villages, towns and localities** in Doi Tao. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Aen Mai (3,340). Settlements here lie between about 241 m and 1,335 m above sea level (median 283 m). - Ban Aen Chatsan - Ban Aen Mai - Ban Amnuai Suk - Ban Bong Tan - Ban Chimphli - Ban Den Ta Nua - Ban Doi - Ban Doi Kaeo - Ban Doi Luang - Ban Doi Tao - Ban Doi Tao Mu Sam - Ban Dong Ma Na - Ban Dong Than - Ban Huai Bong - Ban Huai Rin - Ban Huai Sai Mun - Ban Ko Luang - Ban Kong Wa - Ban Lao Manao - Ban Mae Bon - Ban Mae Buan Tai - Ban Mae Thok - Ban Mae Tup - Ban Mut Ka (1) - Ban Ngio Sung - Ban Ngiu Thao - Ban Noi - Ban Nong Bua Kham - Ban Nong Men - Ban Nong Phak Bung - Ban Nong Pong - Ban Nong Pu - Ban Pha Chuk - Ban Plaeng 1 - Ban Plaeng 2 - Ban Plaeng 3 - Ban Plaeng 4 - Ban Plaeng 5 - Ban Plaeng 8 - Ban Pong Khong - Ban Pong Tha - Ban Pong Thung - Ban Rai - Ban San Bo Yen - Ban San Pa Dam - Ban San Ton Pao - Ban Santi Pho - Ban Santisuk - Ban Tha Dua - Ban Tha Khrang - Ban Thin Samran - Ban Thong - Ban Thung Khok Chang - Ban Tin Doi - Ban Tin Doi (1) - Ban Wang Luang - Ban Wang Mo - Ban Wang Mon - Ban Yang - Ban Yang Ban Pong - Ban Yang Ko Luang - Doi Tao - หนองบัวคำ 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 Doi Tao Named natural and historic features inside Doi Tao, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 9 rivers and streams; 4 reservoirs and tanks. - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mae Tup - Ang Kep Nam Huai Wa Aen - Ang Kep Nam Mae Hat - Huai Mae Lai - Huai Mae Tan - Huai Mae Tup - Huai Mae Tup - Huai Pai - Nam Mae Hat - Nam Mae Lai - Nam Mae Ping - Nam Mae Tan - Sa Nam Ban Pong Thung ### Hills and mountains 21 mountains; 1 hill. - Doi Yao · 1,253 m - Doi Prae Pa Mak · 1,022 m - Doi Ton · 1,010 m - Doi Hin Fon · 995 m - Khao Phak Wan · 903 m - Doi Pha Taen · 889 m - Doi Pao Ngam · 855 m - Doi Pha Daeng · 832 m - Doi Champi · 827 m - Khao Pa Hia · 795 m - Doi Sang Ton · 649 m - Doi Sam Liam · 596 m - Doi Kio Kung · 591 m - Doi Pha Phoeng · 559 m - Doi Liam · 541 m - Doi Yai Sa · 500 m - Doi Pha Waen · 490 m - Doi Kio Ai Koi · 465 m - Doi Pae Po Mak · 417 m - Doi Noi · 352 m - Doi Tok · 297 m - Doi Ruea · 241 m 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 Doi Tao and the best time to visit In Doi Tao, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,180 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (219 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 24 5 Mar 26 27 Apr 29 59 May 27 188 Jun 26 144 Jul 25 148 Aug 25 201 Sep 25 219 Oct 24 135 Nov 22 28 Dec 20 10 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Doi Tao Places mapped inside Doi Tao in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals12 - Banks2 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps8 - Hotels3 - Schools12 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants27 - Police stations4 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 Doi Tao?In Chiang Mai Province, Thailand - What is the population of Doi Tao?19,941 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Doi Tao?About 47 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Doi Tao?About 23 people per km² - What borders Doi Tao?Hot, Li, Omkoi and Sam Ngao - How many villages are in Doi Tao?63 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Doi Tao?Settlements lie between 241 m and 1,335 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Doi Tao?4 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Doi Tao?Doi Yao (1,253 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Doi Tao?November to March - How many hospitals are in Doi Tao?12 mapped - How many banks are in Doi Tao?2 mapped - How many ATMs are in Doi Tao?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Doi Tao?8 mapped - What is the P-code of Doi Tao?TH5017 (OCHA common operational dataset)