# Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province – Subdistricts

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/

District · Chiang Rai Province 

# Mueang Chiang Rai

Mueang Chiang Rai is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chiang Rai Province. It had an estimated **217,798 people** in 2023 on 1,582 km² (about 138 per km²). Its main town is Chiang Rai. It is divided into 16 subdistricts. 419 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3,769 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 217,798people (2023)
- 1,582km²
- 16subdistricts
- 3,769mapped services

## How many people live in Mueang Chiang Rai?

Mueang Chiang Rai had an estimated **217,798 people** in 2023 — 21.0% of Chiang Rai Province, 56th of 928 districts. There are 1,074 women for every 1,000 men (above the Chiang Rai Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 1,582 km², that is about **138 people per km²**, 259th of 928 districts.

14.0% of people are children under 15 and 13.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 46 across Chiang Rai Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 37 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,551**

5–9 ****10,106**

10–14 ****10,788**

15–19 ****15,892**

20–24 ****16,841**

25–29 ****14,142**

30–34 ****12,987**

35–39 ****12,004**

40–44 ****15,012**

45–49 ****18,503**

50–54 ****20,451**

55–59 ****18,604**

60–64 ****14,208**

65–69 ****10,437**

70–74 ****7,403**

75–79 ****5,371**

80+ ****5,498**

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 Rai?

Mueang Chiang Rai lies in [Chiang Rai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 10 other districts: [Doi Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/doi-luang/), [Mae Ai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-ai/), [Mae Chan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-chan/), [Mae Lao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-lao/), [Mae Suai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-suai/), [Pa Daet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/pa-daet/), [Phan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/phan/), [Thoeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/thoeng/), [Wiang Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-chai/) and [Wiang Chiang Rung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-chiang-rung/). By area it is the 31st largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 13.7% of [Chiang Rai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/). The centre of Mueang Chiang Rai is about 686 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 12 km from Chiang Rai, the main town of Chiang Rai Province. The centre point is at 19.8777° N, 99.7192° E. Local names: เมืองเชียงราย .

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 Rai

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Ban Du](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/ban-du/) 64 33 485 

[Doi Hang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/doi-hang/) 77 26 25 

[Doi Lan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/doi-lan/) 140 18 27 

[Huai Chomphu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/huai-chomphu/) 291 42 24 

[Huai Sak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/huai-sak/) 184 35 65 

[Mae Khao Tom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/mae-khao-tom/) 98 34 46 

[Mae Kon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/mae-kon/) 81 19 76 

[Mae Yao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/mae-yao/) 238 69 84 

[Nang Lae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/nang-lae/) 65 26 121 

[Pa O Don Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/pa-o-don-chai/) 82 32 103 

[Rim Kok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/rim-kok/) 59 25 375 

[Rop Wiang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/rop-wiang/) 50 31 1,077 

[San Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/san-sai/) 17 17 129 

[Tha Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/tha-sai/) 49 19 78 

[Tha Sut](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/tha-sut/) 83 19 245 

[Wiang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/wiang/) 3.6 5 809 

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 Rai

Open gazetteers list **419 villages, towns and localities** in Mueang Chiang Rai. The largest with a recorded population: Chiang Rai (78,756). Settlements here lie between about 360 m and 1,248 m above sea level (median 408 m).

- Baan Doi Saken
- Baan Farm Samphanthakit
- Baan Mankong
- Baan Pa Or Mai
- Ban A Choe
- Ban A-Cha
- Ban A-Di
- Ban A-Koe Bon
- Ban A-Koe Lang
- Ban A-Yo
- Ban Ai Bu
- Ban Ai Mu
- Ban Be
- Ban Bo Thong
- Ban Cha Aue
- Ban Cha Cho
- Ban Cha Doe
- Ban Cha Ha
- Ban Cha Khue
- Ban Cha Ku Pu
- Ban Cha Lae
- Ban Cha Nu
- Ban Cha So
- Ban Cha Tae
- Ban Cha Tho
- Ban Cha-Ue
- Ban Chae Chai
- Ban Chak Haen La
- Ban Cham Bon
- Ban Cham Wai
- Ban Chan Kaeo
- Ban Daowadueng
- Ban Den
- Ban Den (1)
- Ban Den Charoen
- Ban Doi
- Ban Doi Bo
- Ban Doi Bo Song
- Ban Doi Hang
- Ban Doi Hang Nai
- Ban Doi Hang Nok
- Ban Doi Kio
- Ban Doi Phrabat
- Ban Doi Pui
- Ban Doi Saken
- Ban Doi Sombun
- Ban Doi Thewa
- Ban Don Charoen
- Ban Don Chum
- Ban Dong
- Ban Dong Charoen
- Ban Dong Pa Miang
- Ban Du
- Ban Fam Samphanthakit
- Ban Fang Min
- Ban Hat Yao
- Ban Ho
- Ban Hong O
- Ban Hua Doi
- Ban Hua Dong
- Ban Hua Fai
- Ban Hua Khwai (1)
- Ban Hua Na
- Ban Huai Bong
- Ban Huai Charoen
- Ban Huai Chomphu
- Ban Huai Chomphu I-Ko
- Ban Huai Chomphu Kao
- Ban Huai Chomphu Mai
- Ban Huai Chompu
- Ban Huai Fai
- Ban Huai Hom
- Ban Huai Kaeo
- Ban Huai Khai
- Ban Huai Khian
- Ban Huai Khom Nai
- Ban Huai Khom Nok
- Ban Huai Kit
- Ban Huai Kum
- Ban Huai Lu
- Ban Huai Lu Luang
- Ban Huai Mae Liam
- Ban Huai Mae Sai
- Ban Huai Muang
- Ban Huai Nam Rin
- Ban Huai Om
- Ban Huai Om Mai
- Ban Huai Pa Phlu
- Ban Huai Phaya Kao
- Ban Huai Phlu
- Ban Huai Plakang
- Ban Huai Sai
- Ban Huai Sai Khao
- Ban Huai Sak
- Ban Huai Sak Kong
- Ban Huai San
- Ban Huai San Liso
- Ban Huai Ta Kaeo
- Ban I Ko Mae Mon
- Ban I-Ko Cha Li
- Ban I-Ko Mae Mon
- Ban I-Ko Nam Tok
- Ban Ja Fu
- Ban Ja To Boe
- Ban Kaeng Luang Nai
- Ban Kaeng Luang Nok
- Ban Ket Kaeo
- Ban Khrae Yao
- Ban Khrae Yao Doi Bo
- Ban Khua Khrae
- Ban Khua Mai Bong
- Ban Khua Tae
- Ban Khuean Kaeo
- Ban Khuean Phatthana
- Ban Khuek
- Ban Khwae Wua Dam
- Ban Klang
- Ban Klang Hung
- Ban Klang Thung
- Ban Kok Noi
- Ban Kong Yao
- Ban Kosin Nimit
- Ban Kot Pa Wai
- Ban Kot Pa Wai Kao
- Ban Kot Yao
- Ban Lai Huai
- Ban Lai Lao
- Ban Lai Thung
- Ban Lao
- Ban Lao Phanawan
- Ban Lao Phatthana
- Ban Li Chu
- Ban Li Khai
- Ban Li Pha
- Ban Li So
- Ban Likhi
- Ban Liso Mae Mon
- Ban Liso Pong Nam Ron
- Ban Lo Bu
- Ban Lo Pa Ha
- Ban Lo Pa Tum
- Ban Lo Sam
- Ban Long Khun
- Ban Mae
- Ban Mae Aep
- Ban Mae Gon
- Ban Mae Khao Tom
- Ban Mae Khao Tom Tha Sut
- Ban Mae Kon
- Ban Mae Lao Noi
- Ban Mae Lao Tha Sai
- Ban Mae Mu Soe
- Ban Mae O Nai
- Ban Mae O Santi
- Ban Mae Pu Ka
- Ban Mae Sai
- Ban Mae Salak
- Ban Mae Sat
- Ban Mae Sat Tai
- Ban Mae Yao
- Ban Mai
- Ban Mai (3)
- Ban Mai A-ri
- Ban Mai Bua Daeng
- Ban Mai Doi Lan
- Ban Mai Huai Mae Sai
- Ban Mai Mok Cham
- Ban Mai Musoe
- Ban Mai Nam Yen
- Ban Mai Nawa
- Ban Mai Nimit
- Ban Mai Rim Sun
- Ban Mai Rung Rueang
- Ban Mai Sai Thong
- Ban Mai San Khong
- Ban Mai San Klang
- Ban Mai Santi Suk
- Ban Mai Ton Phueng
- Ban Manirat
- Ban Mo Phi
- Ban Mong Kong
- Ban Mu Soe Daeng
- Ban Muang Kham
- Ban Muang Ngam
- Ban Mueang Ho
- Ban Mueang Ngim
- Ban Mueang Ruang
- Ban Musoe Mae Khao Tom
- Ban Musoe Mae Tang
- Ban Musoe Mai
- Ban Nai Khet Thetsaban Tambon Rim Kok
- Ban Nam Lat
- Ban Nam Lat Wang Sang
- Ban Nang Lae
- Ban Nang Lae Nai
- Ban Noi
- Ban Nong Bua
- Ban Nong Bua Daeng
- Ban Nong Dan
- Ban Nong Khiao Nuea
- Ban Nong Khiao Tai
- Ban Nong Laeng
- Ban Nong Mo
- Ban Nong Na Sai
- Ban Nong Pa Sang
- Ban Nong Pueng
- Ban Nong Salaep
- Ban Nong Yao
- Ban Op Suea Waen
- Ban Pa Ao
- Ban Pa Bong
- Ban Pa Daeng
- Ban Pa Faek
- Ban Pa Ha
- Ban Pa Hat
- Ban Pa Kha
- Ban Pa Klet
- Ban Pa Kluai
- Ban Pa Ko
- Ban Pa Kuk
- Ban Pa Kwao Nuea
- Ban Pa Kwao Tai
- Ban Pa Lae
- Ban Pa Ngio
- Ban Pa O
- Ban Pa Phai
- Ban Pa Ruak
- Ban Pa Sak Kai
- Ban Pa Sak Thong
- Ban Pa Sang
- Ban Pa Sang (1)
- Ban Pa Sang (2)
- Ban Pa Sang Wiwat
- Ban Pa Toem
- Ban Pa Tueng
- Ban Pa Tueng Mai
- Ban Pa Tueng Ngam
- Ban Pa Yaeng
- Ban Pa Yang
- Ban Pa Yang Luang
- Ban Pa Yang Mon
- Ban Pa Yang Mon Mai
- Ban Pa-O
- Ban Pai
- Ban Pang Khon
- Ban Pang Klang
- Ban Pang Kok
- Ban Pang Kong
- Ban Pang Lao
- Ban Pang Lao Nuea
- Ban Pang Lao Tai
- Ban Pang Mung
- Ban Pang Pa-O
- Ban Pang Puai
- Ban Pang Rim Kon
- Ban Pang Takhrai
- Ban Pha Khwang
- Ban Pha Kwang
- Ban Pha Lang
- Ban Pha Mup
- Ban Pha Soet
- Ban Pha Soet Nai
- Ban Pha Soet Phatthana
- Ban Phae
- Ban Pham Wua
- Ban Phana Sawan
- Ban Phlu Thong
- Ban Pong
- Ban Pong Chang
- Ban Pong Hueng
- Ban Pong Hueng Nuea
- Ban Pong Hueng Tai
- Ban Pong Kham
- Ban Pong Kluea
- Ban Pong Luang
- Ban Pong Na Kham
- Ban Pong Nam Ron
- Ban Pong Nam Tok
- Ban Pong Pham Phatthana
- Ban Pong Phrabat
- Ban Pong Sali
- Ban Pratu Lo
- Ban Prong Phra Bat Nok
- Ban Pu Khai
- Ban Pu Kok
- Ban Ra Bue
- Ban Rai
- Ban Rai Mu
- Ban Rim Kok
- Ban Rim Lao
- Ban Rim Lao Santi
- Ban Rim Ngam
- Ban Rong Boe
- Ban Rong Boe Nai
- Ban Rong Boe Nok
- Ban Rong Bong Noi
- Ban Rong Khun
- Ban Rong Kiang
- Ban Rong Ko
- Ban Rong Ngulueam
- Ban Rong Phiao
- Ban Rong Plakhao
- Ban Rong Sai
- Ban Rong Sua Ten
- Ban Rong Than
- Ban Rong Wai
- Ban Ruammit
- Ban Saen To
- Ban Sai Mun
- Ban Sai Ngam
- Ban Sam Sao
- Ban San Chang
- Ban San Kang Pla
- Ban San Khamin
- Ban San Khong Mai
- Ban San Klang
- Ban San Koi
- Ban San Kut
- Ban San Lom Choi
- Ban San Ma Lot
- Ban San Makham Pom
- Ban San Mana
- Ban San Nong Bua
- Ban San Pa Daet
- Ban San Pa Hiang
- Ban San Pa Ko
- Ban San Pa Sak
- Ban San Pa Yang
- Ban San Po Taeng
- Ban San Pu Loei
- Ban San Sai Luang
- Ban San Sai Mai
- Ban San Sai Ngam
- Ban San Sai Noi
- Ban San Sai Yao
- Ban San Sali
- Ban San Tan Lueang
- Ban San Ton Faen
- Ban San Ton Haen
- Ban San Ton Kham
- Ban San Ton Kok
- Ban San Ton Muang
- Ban San Ton Pao
- Ban San Woen
- Ban San Yao
- Ban Sandon Kaeo
- Ban Sanhor
- Ban Santi
- Ban Si Pa Sang
- Ban Si Wichian
- Ban Sira
- Ban Siri Rat
- Ban Suan Dok
- Ban Suan Nang Lae Resot
- Ban Suan Pa
- Ban Suan Pa Huai Mae Sai
- Ban Takhian Dam
- Ban Tha Ho
- Ban Tha Ko Hai
- Ban Tha Ko So
- Ban Tha Sai
- Ban Tham Pha Tong
- Ban Thung (1)
- Ban Thung (2)
- Ban Thung Luang
- Ban Thung Mon
- Ban Thung Pa Yang
- Ban Thung Yao
- Ban Ti Sae
- Ban To Boe
- Ban Ton Lung
- Ban Wiang Khum
- Ban Wiang Klang
- Ban Wiang Kue Na
- Ban Wiang Wai
- Ban Ya Fu
- Ban Ya Pa
- Ban Yang Klang
- Ban Yang Mai
- Ban Yang Phak La
- Ban Yang Thamnu
- Ban Yian Chong Toe
- Chedyod
- Chiang Rai
- Den Ha
- Doi Khao Kwai Community
- Easter House
- Hua Fai
- Hua Sanambin
- Huai Mae Sai
- Huay Pla Kang
- Kapchan
- Kheha Chumchon Chiang Rai
- Kho Loi
- Khum Phimphayalee
- Klong Wai
- Kong Yao
- Mawhpi
- Namlad
- Nong Hiang

…and 19 more.

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 Rai

Named natural and historic features inside Mueang Chiang Rai, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

41 rivers and streams; 19 reservoirs and tanks; 3 waterfalls.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Ban
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Khian
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Kong Sao
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Na
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Ngu Lueam
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Sai
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Sak
- Ang Kep Nam Jom Matuen
- Ang Kep Nam Mae O
- Ang Kep Nam Mon Pladuk
- Ang Kep Nam Nong Bua Sot
- Ang Kep Nam Nong Buak Tao
- Ang Kep Nam Nong Salaep
- Ang Kep Nam Pha Tueng
- Ang Kep Nam Rai Bun Rot
- Huai Ba Lo
- Huai Chom Phu
- Huai Hin Hong
- Huai Iang
- Huai Kaeo
- Huai Khian
- Huai Khom
- Huai Khwae Wua Dam
- Huai Kok Noi

…and 39 more.

### Coast and islands

4 islands; 1 beach.

- Hat Chiang Rai
- Ko Huai Mak Liam
- Ko Khwae Wua Dam
- Ko Pha Sing
- Ko Wang Chang Noi

### Hills and mountains

53 mountains.

- Doi Kia · 1,583 m
- Doi Chomphu · 1,325 m
- Doi Mae Kon · 1,308 m
- Doi Sao Thong · 1,248 m
- Doi Bo · 1,187 m
- Doi Kia Yao · 1,176 m
- Doi Nong Tao · 1,153 m
- Doi Kat Phi · 1,152 m
- Doi Mon Hak · 1,123 m
- Doi Yao · 1,079 m
- Doi Khun Nang Lae · 1,050 m
- Doi Khun Nang Lae · 1,035 m
- Doi Tat Kaeo · 976 m
- Doi Pong Pak Khot · 924 m
- Kio Kho Ma · 924 m
- Doi Kong Khao · 873 m
- Doi Chik Chong · 859 m
- Doi Hang · 775 m
- Doi Phrabat · 744 m
- Doi Mo Khaolam · 738 m
- Doi Pha Mup · 723 m
- Doi Mae Tang · 645 m
- Doi Huai Pong · 639 m
- Doi Ngaem · 637 m

…and 29 more.

### Getting around

2 airports.

- Chiang Rai
- Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai 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 Rai and the best time to visit

In Mueang Chiang Rai, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,327 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (284 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 19 19 

Feb 22 5 

Mar 25 26 

Apr 28 72 

May 27 178 

Jun 27 141 

Jul 26 245 

Aug 25 284 

Sep 25 210 

Oct 24 99 

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 Mueang Chiang Rai

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

- Hospitals170
- Banks79
- ATMs12
- Petrol pumps123
- Hotels679
- Shopping malls31
- Schools121
- Colleges and universities113
- Cinemas5
- Pharmacies47
- Restaurants2,303
- Police stations30
- Dental clinics56

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 Rai?In Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Mueang Chiang Rai?217,798 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mueang Chiang Rai?About 42 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mueang Chiang Rai?About 138 people per km²
- What borders Mueang Chiang Rai?Doi Luang, Mae Ai, Mae Chan, Mae Lao, Mae Suai, Pa Daet, Phan, Thoeng, Wiang Chai and Wiang Chiang Rung
- How many villages are in Mueang Chiang Rai?419 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mueang Chiang Rai?Settlements lie between 360 m and 1,248 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mueang Chiang Rai?19 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Mueang Chiang Rai?Doi Kia (1,583 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mueang Chiang Rai?October to April
- How many hospitals are in Mueang Chiang Rai?170 mapped
- How many banks are in Mueang Chiang Rai?79 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mueang Chiang Rai?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mueang Chiang Rai?123 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mueang Chiang Rai?TH5701 (OCHA common operational dataset)