# Hang Dong, Chiang Mai Province – Subdistricts & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/

District · Chiang Mai Province 

# Hang Dong

Hang Dong is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chiang Mai Province. It had an estimated **94,430 people** in 2023 on 262 km² (about 361 per km²). Its main town is Hang Dong. It is divided into 11 subdistricts. 162 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,016 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 94,430people (2023)
- 262km²
- 11subdistricts
- 1,016mapped services

## How many people live in Hang Dong?

Hang Dong had an estimated **94,430 people** in 2023 — 5.3% of Chiang Mai Province, 158th of 928 districts. There are 1,074 women for every 1,000 men (above the Chiang Mai Province figure of 1,042). Spread over 262 km², that is about **361 people per km²**, 116th of 928 districts.

11.6% of people are children under 15 and 15.5% 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 37 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,494**

5–9 ****3,736**

10–14 ****3,710**

15–19 ****4,497**

20–24 ****4,409**

25–29 ****5,607**

30–34 ****5,704**

35–39 ****5,627**

40–44 ****7,112**

45–49 ****9,187**

50–54 ****10,621**

55–59 ****9,446**

60–64 ****6,621**

65–69 ****4,513**

70–74 ****3,578**

75–79 ****3,038**

80+ ****3,530**

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 Hang Dong?

Hang Dong lies in [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other districts: [Mae Rim](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/), [Mae Wang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-wang/), [Mueang Chiang Mai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/), [Mueang Lamphun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/mueang-lamphun/), [Samoeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/samoeng/), [San Pa Tong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/san-pa-tong/) and [Saraphi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/saraphi/). By area it is the 659th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 1.2% of [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/). The centre of Hang Dong is about 578 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 12 km from Chiang Mai, the main town of Chiang Mai Province. The centre point is at 18.7243° N, 98.9002° E. Local names: หางดง .

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 Hang Dong

OpenStreetMap lists 32 named sights in Hang Dong: 20 attractions; 3 waterfalls; 2 galleries; 2 zoos; 2 viewpoints; 1 theme park; 1 castle or fort; 1 memorial.

- Pricess Yuki's Palace · castle or fort
- Sri Sang Wan Waterfall ( Baan Pong) · waterfall
- Tat Krok Waterfall · waterfall
- Tat Yoi Waterfall · waterfall
- Doi Lium · viewpoint
- Viewpoint and Shelter · viewpoint
- Agro Tourism Bees · attraction
- Baan Tawai Wood Carving Village · attraction
- Ban Tawai · attraction
- Buddah's Footprint · attraction
- Buzzy Bee Bike · attraction
- CLC chiangmai life constr · attraction
- Cock Fight · attraction
- Festival · attraction
- Grand Cannyon Chiang Mai · attraction
- Grand Canyon Water Park · attraction
- House 3 · attraction
- Lanna Rock Garden · attraction
- Lanna Valley Farm · attraction
- Monmaekanin · attraction
- Mu Ban World Club Land Soi 5 · attraction
- Ob Khan Gorge · attraction
- Patara Elephant Farm · attraction
- Royal Rose Garden · attraction
- Royal Rose Garder · attraction
- Tad Kar Tan Cave · attraction
- Chiang Mai Night Safari · zoo
- Jungle Adventure Park · theme park
- Patara Elephant Farm · zoo
- Supthongkhum Sr Stidio 3 · gallery

…and 2 more.

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: Hang Dong

- 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 Mai8.1 km
- Lampang Airport (LPT)81 km

### Nearest railway station

กู้ชีพพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ (Chang Phueak), about 9.1 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 17:49).

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 Hang Dong

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ban Pong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/ban-pong/) 92 19 110 

[Ban Waen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/ban-waen/) 11 15 173 

[Han Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/han-kaeo/) 14 10 35 

[Hang Dong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/hang-dong/) 5.6 8 115 

[Khun Khong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/khun-khong/) 10 14 31 

[Nam Phrae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/nam-phrae/) 74 29 118 

[Nong Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/nong-kaeo/) 8.6 8 25 

[Nong Khwai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/nong-khwai/) 14 15 220 

[Nong Tong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/nong-tong/) 15 28 36 

[San Phak Wan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/san-phak-wan/) 14 17 136 

[Sop Mae Kha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/sop-mae-kha/) 4.0 7 17 

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 Hang Dong

Open gazetteers list **162 villages, towns and localities** in Hang Dong. The largest with a recorded population: Hang Dong (17,931). Settlements here lie between about 285 m and 762 m above sea level (median 309 m).

- Baan Pong
- Ban Bo
- Ban Boe
- Ban Buak
- Ban Buak Ha
- Ban Buak Khrok
- Ban Chai Wutthi
- Ban Chak Tae
- Ban Cham Pa Lao
- Ban Chang Kham Noi
- Ban Chao Fa
- Ban Chom Thong
- Ban Denchai
- Ban Doi Rim Than
- Ban Don Fai
- Ban Don Kha
- Ban Don Luang
- Ban Dong
- Ban Dong Luang
- Ban Dong Noi
- Ban Du
- Ban Duea
- Ban Fon
- Ban Han Kaeo
- Ban Han Kaew
- Ban Hua Thung
- Ban Huai Din Dam
- Ban Huai Kwang
- Ban Huai Makiang
- Ban Huai Siao
- Ban Huay Sieo
- Ban Huay Sompoi
- Ban Kamphaeng Ngam
- Ban Kao Dua
- Ban Kat
- Ban Kat Mu 6
- Ban Khong Khao
- Ban Khun Kong
- Ban Khun Se
- Ban Klang
- Ban Klang Mu 9
- Ban Ko
- Ban Kong
- Ban Kong Khing
- Ban Kuan
- Ban Kun Kong Luang
- Ban Kwuan Viang
- Ban Lawo
- Ban Ma Jam Rong
- Ban Mae Ha
- Ban Mae Ha Tai
- Ban Mae Kha Tai
- Ban Mae Khak
- Ban Mae Khanin Tai
- Ban Mai
- Ban Mai Rimthang Mu 6
- Ban Muang Ha
- Ban Muang Kung
- Ban Mueang Kung
- Ban Mueang Nga
- Ban Na Buk
- Ban Nam Bun
- Ban Nam Lom
- Ban Nam Phrae
- Ban Nam Sum
- Ban Nam Thong
- Ban Noi
- Ban Nong Bua
- Ban Nong Bua Saem
- Ban Nong Chang
- Ban Nong Chang Kho Lum
- Ban Nong Kaeo
- Ban Nong Kham
- Ban Nong Khong
- Ban Nong Khrai
- Ban Nong Khrai Nuea
- Ban Nong Khwai
- Ban Nong Krai Tai
- Ban Nong Tong
- Ban O
- Ban Pa Ba
- Ban Pa Chi
- Ban Pa Daeng
- Ban Pa Daeng Neua
- Ban Pa Daeng Tai
- Ban Pa Ha
- Ban Pa Hiang
- Ban Pa Kae
- Ban Pa Kha
- Ban Pa Kwuai
- Ban Pa Lan
- Ban Pa Mak (1)
- Ban Pa Ngae
- Ban Pa Pao
- Ban Pa Tan
- Ban Pak Kong
- Ban Pang Yang
- Ban Phae Doi Tham
- Ban Phae Khwang
- Ban Phae Mai
- Ban Phai Lom
- Ban Phan Tao
- Ban Plaidoi
- Ban Pong Nuea
- Ban Pong Tai
- Ban Rai
- Ban Rai Nuea
- Ban Rong Wua
- Ban Rong Yaeng
- Ban Saen To
- Ban Sala
- Ban Sam Lang
- Ban San Klang
- Ban San Pa Sak
- Ban San Phak Wan Luang
- Ban San Phak Wan Noi
- Ban San Pu Loei
- Ban San Sai
- Ban San Sai Phatthana
- Ban Saraphi
- Ban Si Chum
- Ban Sop Mae Kha
- Ban Tha Khi Khwai
- Ban Tha Khi Nak
- Ban Tha Khun Khong
- Ban Tha Mai Lung
- Ban Tha Mai Lung Tai
- Ban Tha Mako
- Ban Tha Nak
- Ban Tha Pu Daeng
- Ban Tha Sala
- Ban Tha Song Khwae
- Ban Thao Bunrueang
- Ban Thao Pha Yu
- Ban Thawai
- Ban Thung
- Ban Thung Phaeng
- Ban Thung Pong
- Ban Thung Pong Nuea
- Ban Tom
- Ban Ton Chok
- Ban Ton Hai
- Ban Ton Hueat
- Ban Ton Kaeo
- Ban Ton Kwen
- Ban Ton Ngio
- Ban Ton Ngiw Mu 2
- Ban Tong
- Ban Tong Kai
- Ban Waen
- Ban Wiang Dong
- Ban Wong Noi
- Ban Wua Lai
- Ban Yang Pa Hi
- Ban Yang Pao
- Ban Yang Puan
- Ban mae Khanin Nuea
- Chaw Fa Village
- Doikham Hillside 2
- Han Kaeo
- Hang Dong
- บ้านแม่ขนิลใต้

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 Hang Dong

Named natural and historic features inside Hang Dong, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 reservoirs and tanks; 1 waterfall; 1 river or stream.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Siao
- Nam Mae Khanin
- Nam Tok Si Sangwan
- Thi Kak Kep Nam Khuean Mueang Rae

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains; 1 hill.

- Doi Mae Sa Noi · 1,494 m
- Doi Pha Chadi · 1,245 m
- Doi Son Luang · 733 m
- Doi Som O · 545 m
- Doi Siam · 510 m
- Doi Tham · 413 m

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve.

- Chiang Mai Night Safari

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 Hang Dong and the best time to visit

In Hang Dong, 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 Hang Dong

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

- Hospitals42
- Banks20
- ATMs9
- Petrol pumps28
- Hotels153
- Shopping malls9
- Schools56
- Colleges and universities14
- Pharmacies15
- Restaurants652
- Police stations7
- Dental clinics11

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 Hang Dong?In Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Hang Dong?94,430 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Hang Dong?About 47 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Hang Dong?About 361 people per km²
- What borders Hang Dong?Mae Rim, Mae Wang, Mueang Chiang Mai, Mueang Lamphun, Samoeng, San Pa Tong and Saraphi
- What is there to see in Hang Dong?Agro Tourism Bees, Baan Tawai Wood Carving Village, Ban Tawai, Buddah's Footprint
- What time zone is Hang Dong in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Hang Dong?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Hang Dong?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Hang Dong?162 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Hang Dong?Settlements lie between 285 m and 762 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Hang Dong?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Hang Dong?Doi Mae Sa Noi (1,494 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Hang Dong?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Hang Dong?42 mapped
- How many banks are in Hang Dong?20 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Hang Dong?9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Hang Dong?28 mapped
- What is the P-code of Hang Dong?TH5015 (OCHA common operational dataset)