# Pa Daet, Chiang Rai Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map

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

District · Chiang Rai Province 

# Pa Daet

Pa Daet is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chiang Rai Province. It had an estimated **20,823 people** in 2023 on 255 km² (about 82 per km²). Its main town is Pa Daet. It is divided into 5 subdistricts. 62 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 78 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20,823people (2023)
- 255km²
- 5subdistricts
- 78mapped services

## How many people live in Pa Daet?

Pa Daet had an estimated **20,823 people** in 2023 — 2.0% of Chiang Rai Province, 741st of 928 districts. There are 1,027 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Chiang Rai Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 255 km², that is about **82 people per km²**, 493rd of 928 districts.

15.0% of people are children under 15 and 17.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 49 years (it is 46 across Chiang Rai Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people.

0–4 ****948**

5–9 ****1,014**

10–14 ****1,158**

15–19 ****860**

20–24 ****442**

25–29 ****636**

30–34 ****857**

35–39 ****1,085**

40–44 ****1,540**

45–49 ****2,118**

50–54 ****2,263**

55–59 ****2,397**

60–64 ****1,791**

65–69 ****1,323**

70–74 ****936**

75–79 ****740**

80+ ****715**

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 Pa Daet?

Pa Daet lies in [Chiang Rai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 8 other districts: [Chun](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/chun/), [Dok Khamtai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/dok-khamtai/), [Mae Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/mae-chai/), [Mueang Chiang Rai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/), [Mueang Phayao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/mueang-phayao/), [Phan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/phan/), [Phu Kamyao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/phu-kamyao/) and [Thoeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/thoeng/). By area it is the 670th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 2.2% of [Chiang Rai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/). The centre of Pa Daet is about 643 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 47 km from Chiang Rai, the main town of Chiang Rai Province. The centre point is at 19.5160° N, 99.9871° E. Local names: ป่าแดด .

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 Pa Daet

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Pa Daet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/pa-daet/pa-daet/) 60 13 43 

[Pa Ngae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/pa-daet/pa-ngae/) 73 20 17 

[Rong Chang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/pa-daet/rong-chang/) 53 10 5 

[San Makha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/pa-daet/san-makha/) 40 11 9 

[Si Pho Ngoen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/pa-daet/si-pho-ngoen/) 29 9 4 

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 Pa Daet

Open gazetteers list **62 villages, towns and localities** in Pa Daet. The largest with a recorded population: Pa Daet (13,624). Settlements here lie between about 378 m and 512 m above sea level (median 387 m).

- Ban Chiang Khian
- Ban Den
- Ban Don Kaeo
- Ban Don Sila
- Ban Dong Muang
- Ban Huai Lek
- Ban Huai Luek
- Ban Lai Rong
- Ban Mae Phung
- Ban Mae Phung Nuea
- Ban Mae Sun
- Ban Mai Phathana
- Ban Mai Phatthana
- Ban Mai Tai
- Ban Nong Song Hong
- Ban Pa Daet
- Ban Pa Mai Si Lueang
- Ban Pa Ngae
- Ban Pa Sao
- Ban Pa Tueng
- Ban Phu Khao Thong
- Ban Pong
- Ban Rong Bong
- Ban Rong Bong Tai
- Ban Rong Chang Nuea
- Ban Rong Chang Tai
- Ban Rong Pao
- Ban Sak Phatthana
- Ban Sak Tai
- Ban Samakkhi
- Ban San Bua Kham
- Ban San Charoen
- Ban San Khong
- Ban San Khong Phatthana
- Ban San Kong
- Ban San Makha
- Ban San Makoem
- Ban San Pa Kham
- Ban Santi Tham
- Ban Si Bang Wan
- Ban Si Chum
- Ban Si Don Chai
- Ban Si Mongkhon
- Ban Si Phatthana
- Ban Si Pho Ngoen
- Ban Si Pho Thong
- Ban Si Rung Ruang
- Ban Thin Charoen
- Ban Thung Thanalai
- Ban Wang
- Ban Wang Noi
- Ban Wang Pha
- Ban Wang Sila
- Ban Wang Uan
- Ban Wiang
- Ban Wiang Doem
- Muban Sahamit
- Pa Daet
- Pa Ngae
- Rong Chang
- Si Pho Ngoen
- บ้านวังน้อย

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 Pa Daet

Named natural and historic features inside Pa Daet, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

7 reservoirs and tanks; 7 rivers and streams.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Chang Hai
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Daet
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Dok Dai
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Luang
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Ton Ngun
- Ang Kep Nam Wat Pa Khao Wong Mahawan
- Huai Rong Mit
- Nam Mae Loi
- Nam Mae Phung
- Rong Ha
- Rong Mit
- Rong Oi
- Rong Sae
- Thi Kak Kep Nam Fai Wang Khian

### Hills and mountains

18 mountains.

- Doi Chik Chong · 797 m
- Mon Ton Kok · 763 m
- Doi Pang Kio · 681 m
- Mon Khu · 674 m
- Doi Luang · 650 m
- Mon Pa Lan · 641 m
- Mon Nong · 608 m
- Mon Bong · 600 m
- Mon Pa Miang · 584 m
- Doi Dong Yen · 560 m
- Doi Dong Mafai · 511 m
- Mon Liam · 504 m
- Doi Ton Tong · 500 m
- Khao Wong · 495 m
- Doi Pu Tueng · 486 m
- Mon Khang · 481 m
- Doi Fak · 470 m
- Doi Tham Pha Charui · 468 m

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 Pa Daet and the best time to visit

In Pa Daet, 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 Pa Daet

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

- Hospitals15
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps10
- Hotels5
- Schools4
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants38
- Police stations2

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 Pa Daet?In Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Pa Daet?20,823 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pa Daet?About 49 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pa Daet?About 82 people per km²
- What borders Pa Daet?Chun, Dok Khamtai, Mae Chai, Mueang Chiang Rai, Mueang Phayao, Phan, Phu Kamyao and Thoeng
- How many villages are in Pa Daet?62 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pa Daet?Settlements lie between 378 m and 512 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Pa Daet?7 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Pa Daet?Doi Chik Chong (797 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pa Daet?October to March
- How many hospitals are in Pa Daet?15 mapped
- How many banks are in Pa Daet?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pa Daet?10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pa Daet?TH5706 (OCHA common operational dataset)