# Chiang Rai Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/ Province · Thailand # Chiang Rai Province Chiang Rai Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **1,038,559 people** in 2023 on 11,584 km² (about 90 per km²). Its main town is Chiang Rai. It is divided into 18 districts. 1,984 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8,079 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,038,559people (2023) - 11,584km² - 18districts - 8,079mapped services ## How many people live in Chiang Rai Province? Chiang Rai Province had an estimated **1,038,559 people** in 2023 — 1.5% of Thailand, 17th of 77 provinces. There are 1,036 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 11,584 km², that is about **90 people per km²**, 39th of 77 provinces. 16.4% of people are children under 15 and 15.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 46 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 47 children and older people. 0–4 ****53,372** 5–9 ****57,579** 10–14 ****59,174** 15–19 ****56,597** 20–24 ****46,799** 25–29 ****50,812** 30–34 ****52,139** 35–39 ****55,263** 40–44 ****72,747** 45–49 ****92,382** 50–54 ****103,782** 55–59 ****99,913** 60–64 ****76,810** 65–69 ****58,339** 70–74 ****41,461** 75–79 ****30,931** 80+ ****30,459** 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 Chiang Rai Province? Chiang Rai Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 3 other provinces: [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/), [Lampang Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/) and [Phayao Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/). By area it is the 12th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 2.2% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Chiang Rai Province is about 668 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 19.7325° N, 99.8836° E. Local names: เชียงราย . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Districts of Chiang Rai Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Chiang Rai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/) 217,798 138 1,582 16 3,769 [Phan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/phan/) 102,377 105 975 15 377 [Mae Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-sai/) 80,774 264 306 8 856 [Thoeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/thoeng/) 75,879 91 832 10 254 [Mae Chan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-chan/) 74,009 100 742 11 473 [Mae Suai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-suai/) 71,927 51 1,402 7 277 [Mae Fa Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-fa-luang/) 62,224 94 660 4 193 [Wiang Pa Pao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-pa-pao/) 59,000 48 1,235 7 351 [Chiang Khong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-khong/) 51,874 68 764 7 353 [Chiang Saen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-saen/) 41,954 92 458 6 366 [Wiang Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-chai/) 35,676 102 349 5 135 [Phaya Mengrai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/phaya-mengrai/) 31,848 67 474 5 100 [Wiang Kaen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-kaen/) 26,075 54 487 4 139 [Khun Tan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/khun-tan/) 25,639 100 257 3 83 [Mae Lao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-lao/) 25,600 118 217 5 161 [Wiang Chiang Rung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-chiang-rung/) 23,488 86 274 3 84 [Pa Daet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/pa-daet/) 20,823 82 255 5 78 [Doi Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/doi-luang/) 11,594 37 317 3 30 Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha); [National Statistics Office of Thailand via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tha). ## Largest towns in Chiang Rai Province - Chiang Rai78,756 - Mae Chan37,672 - Mae Sai27,520 - Chiang Khong14,505 - Pa Daet13,624 - Chiang Saen10,807 - Ban Ho Mae Salong540 - Ban Sop Ruak200 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Chiang Rai Province Named natural and historic features inside Chiang Rai Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 338 rivers and streams; 133 reservoirs and tanks; 6 waterfalls; 2 lakes; 2 dams. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Faen - Ang Kep Nam Ban Khia - Ang Kep Nam Ban Mae Ha - Ang Kep Nam Ban San - Ang Kep Nam Ban Thung Hong - Ang Kep Nam Bo Kai - Ang Kep Nam Cham Tong - Ang Kep Nam Huai Ban - Ang Kep Nam Huai Ban - Ang Kep Nam Huai Cham Tong - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chang Hai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chang Phueak - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chiang Khian - Ang Kep Nam Huai Daet - Ang Kep Nam Huai Dimi - Ang Kep Nam Huai Dimi - Ang Kep Nam Huai Din Dam - Ang Kep Nam Huai Dok Dai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hom - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hom - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khian - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khilek …and 457 more. ### Coast and islands 6 islands; 1 beach. - Hat Chiang Rai - Ko Huai Mak Liam - Ko Khwae Wua Dam - Ko Klang - Ko Pha Kham - Ko Pha Sing - Ko Wang Chang Noi ### Hills and mountains 511 mountains; 1 peak. - Doi Lang Ka · 1,998 m - Doi Mae Tho · 1,729 m - Doi Chang · 1,683 m - Doi Sam Sao Yai · 1,650 m - Doi Mot · 1,644 m - Doi Sam Sao Noi · 1,633 m - Phu Pha Tang · 1,624 m - Phu Chifa · 1,603 m - Doi Kia · 1,583 m - Doi Mae Salong Noi · 1,559 m - Doi Mae Pun Noi · 1,543 m - Doi Hok · 1,541 m - Doi Mak Kaeng · 1,525 m - Doi Lan · 1,503 m - Doi Pha Mon · 1,502 m - Doi Chang Mup · 1,491 m - Doi Pha Ngom · 1,486 m - Doi Kio Hak · 1,461 m - Doi Taek · 1,445 m - Doi Luang · 1,403 m - Doi Liam · 1,398 m - Doi Huai Sai · 1,396 m - Doi Mok · 1,390 m - Doi Tung · 1,389 m …and 488 more. ### Forests and nature 3 parks. - Happy City Golf Resort - Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai - Waterford Valley Golf Course ### Getting around 2 airfields; 1 airport. - Ban Hin Taek - Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport - Tha Akatsayan Thoeng 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 Chiang Rai Province and the best time to visit In Chiang Rai Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,361 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (283 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 20 18 Feb 22 5 Mar 26 29 Apr 28 80 May 27 193 Jun 26 144 Jul 26 231 Aug 25 283 Sep 25 224 Oct 24 106 Nov 22 34 Dec 19 15 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chiang Rai Province Places mapped inside Chiang Rai Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals572 - Banks216 - ATMs22 - Petrol pumps366 - Hotels1,484 - Shopping malls51 - Schools513 - Colleges and universities150 - Cinemas6 - Pharmacies88 - Restaurants4,404 - Police stations115 - Dental clinics92 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 Chiang Rai Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Chiang Rai Province?1,038,559 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Chiang Rai Province?About 46 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Chiang Rai Province?About 90 people per km² - What borders Chiang Rai Province?Chiang Mai Province, Lampang Province and Phayao Province - What is the largest town in Chiang Rai Province?Chiang Rai - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Chiang Rai Province?133 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Chiang Rai Province?Doi Lang Ka (1,998 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Chiang Rai Province?October to March - How many hospitals are in Chiang Rai Province?572 mapped - How many banks are in Chiang Rai Province?216 mapped - How many ATMs are in Chiang Rai Province?22 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Chiang Rai Province?366 mapped - What is the P-code of Chiang Rai Province?TH57 (OCHA common operational dataset)