# Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai Province – Subdistricts & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-saen/ District · Chiang Rai Province # Chiang Saen Chiang Saen is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chiang Rai Province. It had an estimated **41,954 people** in 2023 on 458 km² (about 92 per km²). Its main town is Chiang Saen. It is divided into 6 subdistricts. 98 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 366 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 41,954people (2023) - 458km² - 6subdistricts - 366mapped services ## How many people live in Chiang Saen? Chiang Saen had an estimated **41,954 people** in 2023 — 4.0% of Chiang Rai Province, 447th of 928 districts. There are 1,041 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Chiang Rai Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 458 km², that is about **92 people per km²**, 423rd of 928 districts. 16.7% of people are children under 15 and 16.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 47 years (it is 46 across Chiang Rai Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,112** 5–9 ****2,282** 10–14 ****2,600** 15–19 ****2,104** 20–24 ****1,472** 25–29 ****2,016** 30–34 ****2,104** 35–39 ****2,262** 40–44 ****2,828** 45–49 ****3,659** 50–54 ****4,348** 55–59 ****4,181** 60–64 ****3,291** 65–69 ****2,376** 70–74 ****1,689** 75–79 ****1,356** 80+ ****1,274** 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 Saen? Chiang Saen lies in [Chiang Rai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 4 other districts: [Chiang Khong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-khong/), [Doi Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/doi-luang/), [Mae Chan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-chan/) and [Mae Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-sai/). By area it is the 458th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 4.0% of [Chiang Rai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/). The centre of Chiang Saen is about 727 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 60 km from Chiang Rai, the main town of Chiang Rai Province. The centre point is at 20.2906° N, 100.2382° E. Local names: เชียงแสน . 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 Chiang Saen Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Ban Saeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-saen/ban-saeo/) 120 20 26 [Mae Ngoen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-saen/mae-ngoen/) 112 12 17 [Pa Sak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-saen/pa-sak/) 49 16 19 [Si Don Mun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-saen/si-don-mun/) 63 16 21 [Wiang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-saen/wiang/) 61 20 254 [Yonok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-saen/yonok/) 54 16 29 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 Chiang Saen Open gazetteers list **98 villages, towns and localities** in Chiang Saen. The largest with a recorded population: Chiang Saen (10,807) and Ban Sop Ruak (200). Settlements here lie between about 366 m and 925 m above sea level (median 376 m). - Baan San Ton Pao - Ban Chiang Saen Noi - Ban Chom Kitti - Ban Doi Champi - Ban Doi Chan - Ban Doi Kham - Ban Doi Ngam - Ban Doi Sa-ngo Bon - Ban Doi Sa-ngo Klang - Ban Doi Si Kaeo - Ban Hua Kwan - Ban Hua Wiang - Ban Huai Duea - Ban Huai Khoi Loi - Ban Huai Kiang - Ban Huai Kwan - Ban Huai Nam Yen - Ban Khong Ngam - Ban Khun Nam Kham - Ban Kiew Khan - Ban Ko Pa Khang - Ban Ko Pha Kham - Ban Ku Tao - Ban Ku Tau - Ban Mae Aep - Ban Mae Kham - Ban Mae Kham Kaset - Ban Mae Kham Nam Lat - Ban Mae Kham Nong Bua - Ban Mae Kham Tai - Ban Mae Ma - Ban Mae Ngoen - Ban Musoe - Ban Ngio Thao - Ban Nong Bua Luang - Ban Nong Bua Sod - Ban Nong Bua Sot - Ban Nong Bua Tong - Ban Nong Pla Sadet - Ban Pa Daet - Ban Pa Kha - Ban Pa Koi - Ban Pa Mai - Ban Pa Rai Luang - Ban Pa Sak - Ban Pa Sak Hang Wiang - Ban Pa Sak Noi - Ban Pa Thon - Ban Pa Tueng - Ban Pang - Ban Pang Mo Puang - Ban Pank Po Puang - Ban Pong Khong - Ban Prong - Ban Rai - Ban Rong Bong - Ban Saeo - Ban Saeo Klang - Ban San Fai - Ban San Maitri - Ban San Makhet - Ban San Sai Kong Ngam - Ban San Sali - Ban San That - Ban San Ton Pao - Ban San Ton Thong - Ban Si Bun Yuen - Ban Si Don Mun - Ban Sob Ruak - Ban Sop Kham - Ban Sop Kok - Ban Sop Lua - Ban Sop Ruak - Ban Sop Yap - Ban Suan Dok - Ban Tha Khan Thong - Ban Than Thong - Ban Thung - Ban Thung Fa Ham - Ban Wang Daeng - Ban Wang Lao - Ban Wiang Kaeo - Ban Wiang Nuea - Ban Wiang Tai - Ban Wieng Kaew - Chao Mae Nang Sheng - Chedi Luang - Chiang Saen - Doi Chan - Huai Nam Yen - Lan Thong - Mae Aep - Pa Tung - Pha Khao Pan - Rimkhong - Tupmaan - Yon - บ้านเชียงแสงน้อย 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 Chiang Saen Named natural and historic features inside Chiang Saen, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 16 rivers and streams; 3 reservoirs and tanks; 1 lake. - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kwan - Ang Kep Nam Huai Pa Miang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Sai - Huai Kiang - Huai Kwan - Huai Nam Aep Luang - Huai Nam Sai - Mae Nam Kok - Nam Mae Bong - Nam Mae Chan - Nam Mae Kham - Nam Mae Lua - Nam Mae Ma - Nam Mae Ngoen - Nam Rong Khun - Nam Ruak - Nam Yap - Rong Chiang Rai - Rong Chok - Thalesap Chiang Saen ### Coast and islands 2 islands. - Ko Klang - Ko Pha Kham ### Hills and mountains 27 mountains. - Doi Pha Taek · 1,318 m - Doi Luang · 1,314 m - Doi Yong · 1,235 m - Doi Sa-Ngo · 678 m - Doi Pa Mai Takhian · 647 m - Doi Khun Huai Kwan · 642 m - Doi Khun Nam Yen · 612 m - Doi Huai Pa Miang · 608 m - Doi Pa Sak · 598 m - Doi Pa Sang · 596 m - Doi Ku · 595 m - Doi That · 525 m - Doi San Yao · 518 m - Doi Mot · 510 m - Doi Pak Thong · 499 m - Doi Nong Khong · 495 m - Doi Chan · 487 m - Doi Phrathat · 475 m - Doi Lak Khet · 470 m - Doi Kham · 443 m - Doi Chom Kitti · 439 m - Doi Pu Lang · 432 m - Doi Kom · 427 m - Doi Pa Tueng · 416 m …and 3 more. 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 Saen and the best time to visit In Chiang Saen, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Dec (18 °C). About 1,153 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (251 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 18 20 Feb 21 5 Mar 24 22 Apr 27 58 May 27 144 Jun 26 123 Jul 25 225 Aug 25 251 Sep 25 170 Oct 23 87 Nov 21 32 Dec 18 15 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chiang Saen Places mapped inside Chiang Saen in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals24 - Banks8 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps13 - Hotels103 - Shopping malls1 - Schools25 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies4 - Restaurants171 - Police stations11 - Dental clinics3 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 Saen?In Chiang Rai Province, Thailand - What is the population of Chiang Saen?41,954 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Chiang Saen?About 47 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Chiang Saen?About 92 people per km² - What borders Chiang Saen?Chiang Khong, Doi Luang, Mae Chan and Mae Sai - How many villages are in Chiang Saen?98 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Chiang Saen?Settlements lie between 366 m and 925 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Chiang Saen?3 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Chiang Saen?Doi Pha Taek (1,318 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Chiang Saen?October to April - How many hospitals are in Chiang Saen?24 mapped - How many banks are in Chiang Saen?8 mapped - How many ATMs are in Chiang Saen?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Chiang Saen?13 mapped - What is the P-code of Chiang Saen?TH5708 (OCHA common operational dataset)