# Mae Rim, Chiang Mai Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/

District · Chiang Mai Province 

# Mae Rim

Mae Rim is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chiang Mai Province. It had an estimated **90,334 people** in 2023 on 454 km² (about 199 per km²). It is divided into 11 subdistricts. 111 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,091 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 90,334people (2023)
- 454km²
- 11subdistricts
- 1,091mapped services

## How many people live in Mae Rim?

Mae Rim had an estimated **90,334 people** in 2023 — 5.0% of Chiang Mai Province, 166th of 928 districts. There are 1,022 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chiang Mai Province figure of 1,042). Spread over 454 km², that is about **199 people per km²**, 169th of 928 districts.

13.4% of people are children under 15 and 15.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 45 years (it is 43 across Chiang Mai Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 40 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,852**

5–9 ****3,838**

10–14 ****4,383**

15–19 ****5,522**

20–24 ****5,617**

25–29 ****5,464**

30–34 ****5,320**

35–39 ****4,822**

40–44 ****6,052**

45–49 ****8,089**

50–54 ****9,410**

55–59 ****8,344**

60–64 ****5,897**

65–69 ****4,433**

70–74 ****3,463**

75–79 ****2,837**

80+ ****2,991**

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 Mae Rim?

Mae Rim lies in [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other districts: [Hang Dong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/), [Mae Taeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-taeng/), [Mueang Chiang Mai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/), [Samoeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/samoeng/) and [San Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/san-sai/). By area it is the 461st largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 2.0% of [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/). The centre of Mae Rim is about 604 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 21 km from Chiang Mai, the main town of Chiang Mai Province. The centre point is at 18.9539° N, 98.8798° E. Local names: แม่ริม .

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 Mae Rim

OpenStreetMap lists 63 named sights in Mae Rim: 34 attractions; 13 viewpoints; 5 museums; 5 zoos; 2 waterfalls; 1 national park; 1 cave; 1 monument; 1 gallery.

- Chateau Kum-Une Art Museum · museum
- Dara Phirom Palace Museum · museum
- Elephant Poopoopaper Park · museum
- Hmong Culture Museum · museum
- Natural Science Museum · museum
- Dtaat Mook Waterfall · waterfall
- Sai Mok Waterfall · waterfall
- Doi Suthep-Pui National Park · national park
- Ban Mai Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Cascade 1 Phalat · viewpoint
- Cascade 10 Lan Thay · viewpoint
- Cascade 6 Tat Muei · viewpoint
- Cascade 7 Tat Phanarom · viewpoint
- Cascade 8 Pha Ngoeb · viewpoint
- Doi Hua Mu viewpoint · viewpoint
- End of walking trail · viewpoint
- Khun Loung · viewpoint
- Mon Cham · viewpoint
- Old tower viewpoint · viewpoint
- Rest zone - 2 tables with branches · viewpoint
- Thai sakura garden · viewpoint
- "Cyclists Monument" · attraction
- ATV Chiang Mai Tours · attraction
- Bai Orchid and Butterfly · attraction
- Ban Tong Luang · attraction
- Banana Avenue · attraction
- Buddha hand print · attraction
- Canopy Walks · attraction
- Eagle Track Zipline · attraction
- Erotic Garden · attraction

…and 33 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: Mae Rim

- 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 Mai23 km
- Lampang Airport (LPT)100 km

### Nearest railway station

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (Chang Phueak), about 17 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 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 Mae Rim

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Don Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/don-kaeo/) 52 15 191 

[Huai Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/huai-sai/) 32 8 34 

[Khi Lek](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/khi-lek/) 28 14 88 

[Mae Raem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/mae-raem/) 107 15 175 

[Mae Sa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/mae-sa/) 12 4 73 

[Mueang Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/mueang-kaeo/) 13 9 56 

[Pong Yaeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/pong-yaeng/) 60 9 131 

[Rim Nuea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/rim-nuea/) 4.4 5 19 

[Rim Tai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/rim-tai/) 8.6 7 225 

[Saluang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/saluang/) 117 17 40 

[San Pong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/san-pong/) 21 8 59 

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 Mae Rim

Open gazetteers list **111 villages, towns and localities** in Mae Rim. Settlements here lie between about 308 m and 1,100 m above sea level (median 331 m).

- Ban Aoy
- Ban Buak Chan
- Ban Cha Yuang
- Ban Don Kaeo
- Ban Don Tan
- Ban Dong
- Ban Ha Wang
- Ban Hong Nai
- Ban Hua Fai
- Ban Huai Nam Rim
- Ban Huai Nam Rin
- Ban Huai Rai
- Ban Huai Sai
- Ban Huai Som
- Ban Huai Somsuk
- Ban Huai Tueng Thao
- Ban Iak
- Ban Kat Hao
- Ban Khee Lek Luang
- Ban Khee Lek Noy
- Ban Khi Lek
- Ban Khilek Luang
- Ban Khilek Noi
- Ban Khun Chang Khian
- Ban Ko
- Ban Kong Hae
- Ban Kun Mongkhon
- Ban Long Gut
- Ban Mae Aen
- Ban Mae Aen Noi
- Ban Mae Ka Piang
- Ban Mae Khi
- Ban Mae Ki
- Ban Mae Mae
- Ban Mae Mhae
- Ban Mae Nai
- Ban Mae Rim Nua
- Ban Mae Sa Luang
- Ban Mae Sa Noi
- Ban Mai Na Hi
- Ban Mo
- Ban Mueang Ka
- Ban Mueang Pha
- Ban Na Huek
- Ban Na Huek Moo 1
- Ban Na Huk
- Ban Nam Long
- Ban Nam Ton
- Ban Nong Ap Chang
- Ban Nong Apchang
- Ban Nong Hoi
- Ban Nong Pa Kha
- Ban Nong Pla Man
- Ban Nong Pla Man (1)
- Ban Nua
- Ban Oi
- Ban Pa Muang
- Ban Pa Ngae
- Ban Pa Nok Kook
- Ban Pa Phai
- Ban Pa Ruak
- Ban Pa Tio
- Ban Pa Tung
- Ban Pak Thang Saluang
- Ban Pang
- Ban Pang Haeo
- Ban Pang Hai
- Ban Pang Pa Kha
- Ban Pha Den
- Ban Phanawan
- Ban Phra Phutthabat Si Roi
- Ban Phrabat Pang Klang
- Ban Phrabat Pang Nai
- Ban Phrabat Pang Nok
- Ban Pong Khrai
- Ban Pong Yaeng Nai
- Ban Rong Koet
- Ban Sai Mun
- Ban Sala
- Ban Saluang
- Ban Saluang Nai
- Ban Saluang North
- Ban San Ka Yom
- Ban San Khayom
- Ban San Nuea Mu 7
- Ban San Pong
- Ban Si Bun Ruang
- Ban Sutoh
- Ban Tai
- Ban Tha Krai
- Ban Thung Khao Hom
- Ban Thung Phan Ha
- Ban Thung Pong
- Ban Ton Kham
- Ban Ton Phueng
- Ban Ton Pueng
- Ban Tong Luang
- Ban Wang Moon
- Ban Wang Mun
- Ban Wang Pong
- Chumchon Huai Cho
- Don Kaeo
- Don Keow Village
- Mae Raem
- Mae Rim
- Mae Sa Mai
- Muban Dara Rai
- Rim Ping View Doi
- Rim Tai
- Sop Sa-Nong Fan
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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 Mae Rim

Named natural and historic features inside Mae Rim, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

4 rivers and streams; 3 reservoirs and tanks; 1 waterfall.

- Ang Sa Luang
- Ang Tueng Biang
- Huai Mae Wo
- Huay Tung Tao Reservoir
- Mae Sa Waterfall
- Nam Mae Hao
- Nam Mae Khachan
- Nam Mae Sa

### Hills and mountains

6 mountains.

- Doi San Chon · 1,410 m
- Doi Daen · 1,040 m
- Doi Na Huk · 1,031 m
- Doi Som Suk · 997 m
- Doi Khom Rong · 973 m
- Doi Kat Phi · 893 m

### Forests and nature

1 wildlife reserve; 1 garden.

- Mae Sa Elephant Camp
- Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

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 Mae Rim and the best time to visit

In Mae Rim, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,246 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (237 mm) and the driest Feb (5 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 19 15 

Feb 22 5 

Mar 25 23 

Apr 27 63 

May 26 189 

Jun 25 141 

Jul 24 178 

Aug 24 237 

Sep 24 222 

Oct 23 123 

Nov 21 37 

Dec 19 13 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mae Rim

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

- Hospitals67
- Banks16
- ATMs7
- Petrol pumps35
- Hotels271
- Shopping malls3
- Schools49
- Colleges and universities45
- Pharmacies10
- Restaurants571
- Police stations6
- 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 Mae Rim?In Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Mae Rim?90,334 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mae Rim?About 45 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mae Rim?About 199 people per km²
- What borders Mae Rim?Hang Dong, Mae Taeng, Mueang Chiang Mai, Samoeng and San Sai
- What is there to see in Mae Rim?"Cyclists Monument", ATV Chiang Mai Tours, Bai Orchid and Butterfly, Ban Mai Viewpoint
- What time zone is Mae Rim in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Mae Rim?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Mae Rim?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mae Rim?111 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mae Rim?Settlements lie between 308 m and 1,100 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mae Rim?3 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Mae Rim?Doi San Chon (1,410 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mae Rim?November to April
- How many hospitals are in Mae Rim?67 mapped
- How many banks are in Mae Rim?16 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mae Rim?7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mae Rim?35 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mae Rim?TH5007 (OCHA common operational dataset)