# Galyani Vadhana, Chiang Mai Province – Subdistricts

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District · Chiang Mai Province 

# Galyani Vadhana

Galyani Vadhana is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chiang Mai Province. It had an estimated **10,214 people** in 2023 on 614 km² (about 17 per km²). Its main town is Chaem Luang. It is divided into 3 subdistricts. 39 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 36 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 10,214people (2023)
- 614km²
- 3subdistricts
- 36mapped services

## How many people live in Galyani Vadhana?

Galyani Vadhana had an estimated **10,214 people** in 2023 — 0.6% of Chiang Mai Province, 897th of 928 districts. There are 939 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chiang Mai Province figure of 1,042). Spread over 614 km², that is about **17 people per km²**, 905th of 928 districts.

23.9% of people are children under 15 and 12.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 43 across Chiang Mai Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.

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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 Galyani Vadhana?

Galyani Vadhana lies in [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other districts: [Khun Yuam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/khun-yuam/), [Mae Chaem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-chaem/), [Mueang Mae Hong Son](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/mueang-mae-hong-son/), [Pai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/pai/) and [Samoeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/samoeng/). By area it is the 312th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 2.8% of [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/). The centre of Galyani Vadhana is about 630 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 76 km from Chiang Mai, the main town of Chiang Mai Province. The centre point is at 19.0149° N, 98.3028° E. Local names: กัลยาณิวัฒนา .

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 Galyani Vadhana

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ban Chan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/galyani-vadhana/ban-chan/) 187 10 20 

[Chaem Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/galyani-vadhana/chaem-luang/) 264 16 7 

[Mae Daet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/galyani-vadhana/mae-daet/) 162 13 9 

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 Galyani Vadhana

Open gazetteers list **39 villages, towns and localities** in Galyani Vadhana. Settlements here lie between about 739 m and 1,435 m above sea level (median 984 m).

- Ban Chaem Luang
- Ban Den
- Ban Dong Sam Muen
- Ban Hom
- Ban Huai Baba
- Ban Huai Bong
- Ban Huai Hom
- Ban Huai Khiat Haeng
- Ban Huai Pok Kalong
- Ban Huai Pu
- Ban Huai Tong
- Ban Huai Ya
- Ban Huai Ya Tai
- Ban Huay Or
- Ban Jam Noi
- Ban Khun Mae Ruam
- Ban Kio Pong
- Ban Mae Daet Noi
- Ban Mae La-up
- Ban Mae O
- Ban Mae Pha Pu
- Ban Mae Tala
- Ban Mae Tala Klang
- Ban Mae Tala Mong
- Ban Mae Tala Nuea
- Ban Maeo Lao Sang
- Ban Mai Phatthana
- Ban Nong Chet Nuai
- Ban Nong Daeng
- Ban Pong Khao
- Ban San Muang
- Ban Sao Daeng
- Ban Sop Mae Daet
- Ban Wat Chan
- Ban Yang Biba
- Ban Yang Huai Hom
- Ban Yang Pha Thanu
- Ban Yang Si Mu Poi
- Chaem Luang

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 Galyani Vadhana

Named natural and historic features inside Galyani Vadhana, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

8 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Chan
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Om
- Huai Kiat Haeng
- Huai Mae Chaem
- Huai Mae Daet Luang
- Huai Mae Daet Noi
- Huai Mae La-up
- Huai Nam Dip
- Huai Pong
- Huai Ya

### Hills and mountains

18 mountains.

- Doi Khun Huai Ya · 1,938 m
- Doi Khun Nam Mae Ruam · 1,737 m
- Doi Po Ka · 1,622 m
- Doi Mae Om Khrong · 1,487 m
- Doi Pha Pu · 1,461 m
- Dong Sam Muen · 1,456 m
- Doi Po Ka · 1,367 m
- Doi Khun Mae Daet · 1,366 m
- Doi Khun Mae Om-Taeng · 1,325 m
- Doi Khiat Haeng · 1,252 m
- Doi Ma Ba · 1,209 m
- Doi Hom · 1,183 m
- Doi Khun Huai Nam Dip · 1,151 m
- Doi Khun Huai Bong · 1,137 m
- Doi Luang · 1,137 m
- Doi Pha Luang · 1,078 m
- Doi Daeng · 1,032 m
- Doi Khun Mae Om-taeng · 888 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 Galyani Vadhana and the best time to visit

In Galyani Vadhana, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (18 °C). About 1,235 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (237 mm) and the driest Feb (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 18 13 

Feb 21 4 

Mar 23 16 

Apr 26 49 

May 25 174 

Jun 24 165 

Jul 23 201 

Aug 23 237 

Sep 23 202 

Oct 22 128 

Nov 20 34 

Dec 18 11 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Galyani Vadhana

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

- Hospitals7
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels5
- Schools4
- Restaurants13
- Police stations2

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 Galyani Vadhana?In Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Galyani Vadhana?10,214 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Galyani Vadhana?About 36 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Galyani Vadhana?About 17 people per km²
- What borders Galyani Vadhana?Khun Yuam, Mae Chaem, Mueang Mae Hong Son, Pai and Samoeng
- How many villages are in Galyani Vadhana?39 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Galyani Vadhana?Settlements lie between 739 m and 1,435 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Galyani Vadhana?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Galyani Vadhana?Doi Khun Huai Ya (1,938 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Galyani Vadhana?November to April
- How many hospitals are in Galyani Vadhana?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Galyani Vadhana?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Galyani Vadhana?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Galyani Vadhana?TH5025 (OCHA common operational dataset)