# Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province – Subdistricts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/ District · Chiang Mai Province # Mueang Chiang Mai Mueang Chiang Mai is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chiang Mai Province. It had an estimated **439,083 people** in 2023 on 181 km² (about 2,428 per km²). Its main town is Chiang Mai. It is divided into 16 subdistricts. 77 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11,168 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 439,083people (2023) - 181km² - 16subdistricts - 11,168mapped services ## How many people live in Mueang Chiang Mai? Mueang Chiang Mai had an estimated **439,083 people** in 2023 — 24.5% of Chiang Mai Province, 24th of 928 districts. There are 1,049 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Chiang Mai Province figure of 1,042). Spread over 181 km², that is about **2,428 people per km²**, 66th of 928 districts. 8.3% of people are children under 15 and 9.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 43 across Chiang Mai Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 22 children and older people. 0–4 ****10,880** 5–9 ****11,562** 10–14 ****14,149** 15–19 ****43,290** 20–24 ****66,585** 25–29 ****44,976** 30–34 ****32,910** 35–39 ****25,223** 40–44 ****27,191** 45–49 ****31,429** 50–54 ****34,291** 55–59 ****30,545** 60–64 ****23,165** 65–69 ****15,784** 70–74 ****10,642** 75–79 ****7,942** 80+ ****8,519** 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 Mueang Chiang Mai? Mueang Chiang Mai 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 Rim](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/), [San Kamphaeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/san-kamphaeng/), [San Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/san-sai/) and [Saraphi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/saraphi/). By area it is the 768th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 0.8% of [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/). The centre of Mueang Chiang Mai is about 583 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 1.9 km from Chiang Mai, the main town of Chiang Mai Province. The centre point is at 18.7875° N, 98.9672° E. Local names: เมืองเชียงใหม่ . 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 Mueang Chiang Mai Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Chang Khlan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/chang-khlan/) 3.8 3 1,062 [Chang Moi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/chang-moi/) 1.5 0 481 [Chang Phueak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/chang-phueak/) 39 6 1,747 [Fa Ham](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/fa-ham/) 4.5 4 424 [Hai Ya](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/hai-ya/) 1.9 0 509 [Mae Hia](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/mae-hia/) 17 18 369 [Nong Hoi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/nong-hoi/) 5.8 7 355 [Nong Pa Khrang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/nong-pa-khrang/) 4.4 3 319 [Pa Daet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/pa-daet/) 11 11 361 [Pa Tan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/pa-tan/) 4.0 2 279 [Phra Sing](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/phra-sing/) 1.3 1 731 [San Phisuea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/san-phisuea/) 13 3 145 [Si Phum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/si-phum/) 2.5 4 1,244 [Suthep](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/suthep/) 57 10 2,098 [Tha Sala](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/tha-sala/) 6.8 5 268 [Wat Ket](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/wat-ket/) 6.8 1 776 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 Mueang Chiang Mai Open gazetteers list **77 villages, towns and localities** in Mueang Chiang Mai. The largest with a recorded population: Chiang Mai (127,240). Settlements here lie between about 285 m and 1,009 m above sea level (median 310 m). - Ban Bhubing - Ban Bo - Ban Bo Nam Yen - Ban Buak Khrok Noi - Ban Chang Khian - Ban Chang Phuak - Ban Choeng Doi - Ban Doi Suthep - Ban Don Chai - Ban Don Chan - Ban Don Chan Phatthana - Ban Don Pin - Ban Hmong Doi Pui - Ban Huai Sai - Ban Khachao - Ban Khua Deng - Ban Ko Klang - Ban Ko Klang Mu 8 - Ban Lang Ka - Ban Mae Cho - Ban Mae Hia Nai - Ban Mae Kha Tai - Ban Mae Yuak - Ban Mai Langmo - Ban Mai Samakkhi - Ban Muang Ha - Ban Nong Pa Khrang - Ban Pa Chi - Ban Pa Daet Klang - Ban Pa Daet North - Ban Pa Daet Tai - Ban Papao - Ban Pong Noi - Ban Rai Nong Ho - Ban Rong O - Ban Rong Ruea Kham - Ban Sai Kham - Ban San Lom Choi - Ban San Pa Lan - Ban San Pa Liang - Ban San Phra Non - Ban San Sai - Ban Sao Hin - Ban Si Bua Ngoen - Ban Si Bunrueang - Ban Si Pan Khrua - Ban Tamnak - Ban Tha Kham - Ban Tha Kradat - Ban Tha Mai I - Ban Thai Samut - Ban Thana Wan - Ban Tho - Ban Ton Kuk - Ban Ton Pin - Ban Uea Athon - Ban Wang Sing Kham - Ban Warun Niwet - Ban Yon - Chai Ya Phruek - Chang Klan - Chang Phueak - Chiang Mai - Chumchon Fa Ham - Mae Hia - Moo Ban Palm Springs - Muban Chotana Niwet - Night Bazaar - Nong Hoi - Nong Pa Khrang - Serene Lake - Sri Phum - Suthep - Tha Sala - The Walled City - Wat Ket - g sag 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 Mueang Chiang Mai Named natural and historic features inside Mueang Chiang Mai, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 reservoirs and tanks; 2 waterfalls; 2 rivers and streams. - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kaeo - Ang Kep Nam Huai Yuak - Ang Kep Nam Huai Yuak Noi - Ang Kep Nam Kalae - Ang Kep Nam Kanprapa - Huai Kaeo - Mae Nam Ping - Nam Tok Huai Kaeo - Nam Tok Pha Lat ### Hills and mountains 2 peaks. - Doi Pui · 1,688 m - Doi Suthep · 1,673 m ### Forests and nature 1 nature reserve; 1 park; 1 garden. - Mae Ram Orchid & Butterfly Farm - Nong Buak Hard Public Park - Princess Mothers Health Garden ### History 6 museums; 2 forts; 2 palaces. - Buddhist Manuscript Library and Museum - Chiang Mai Provincial Local Museum - Fort of Ku-Hueang - Khai Kawila - Lanna Folklife Museum - Lanna Traditional House Museum - Phankham Museum - Phuphing Palace - Sun Watthanatham - Tamnak Phu Phing Ratchaniwet ### Getting around 1 airport. - Chiang Mai International Airport 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 Mueang Chiang Mai and the best time to visit In Mueang Chiang Mai, 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 Mueang Chiang Mai Places mapped inside Mueang Chiang Mai in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals332 - Banks309 - ATMs102 - Petrol pumps168 - Hotels2,462 - Shopping malls97 - Schools154 - Colleges and universities300 - Cinemas14 - Pharmacies205 - Restaurants6,725 - Police stations46 - Dental clinics254 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 Mueang Chiang Mai?In Chiang Mai Province, Thailand - What is the population of Mueang Chiang Mai?439,083 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mueang Chiang Mai?About 34 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mueang Chiang Mai?About 2,428 people per km² - What borders Mueang Chiang Mai?Hang Dong, Mae Rim, San Kamphaeng, San Sai and Saraphi - How many villages are in Mueang Chiang Mai?77 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mueang Chiang Mai?Settlements lie between 285 m and 1,009 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mueang Chiang Mai?5 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Mueang Chiang Mai?Doi Pui (1,688 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mueang Chiang Mai?November to April - How many hospitals are in Mueang Chiang Mai?332 mapped - How many banks are in Mueang Chiang Mai?309 mapped - How many ATMs are in Mueang Chiang Mai?102 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Mueang Chiang Mai?168 mapped - What is the P-code of Mueang Chiang Mai?TH5001 (OCHA common operational dataset)