# Wiang Chiang Rung, Chiang Rai Province – Subdistricts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-chiang-rung/ District · Chiang Rai Province # Wiang Chiang Rung Wiang Chiang Rung is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Chiang Rai Province. It had an estimated **23,488 people** in 2023 on 274 km² (about 86 per km²). Its main town is Wiang Chiang Rung. It is divided into 3 subdistricts. 45 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 82 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 23,488people (2023) - 274km² - 3subdistricts - 82mapped services ## How many people live in Wiang Chiang Rung? Wiang Chiang Rung had an estimated **23,488 people** in 2023 — 2.3% of Chiang Rai Province, 688th of 928 districts. There are 1,016 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chiang Rai Province figure of 1,036). Spread over 274 km², that is about **86 people per km²**, 466th of 928 districts. 15.0% of people are children under 15 and 17.6% 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 48 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,249** 5–9 ****1,159** 10–14 ****1,119** 15–19 ****958** 20–24 ****629** 25–29 ****914** 30–34 ****1,134** 35–39 ****1,265** 40–44 ****1,701** 45–49 ****2,251** 50–54 ****2,562** 55–59 ****2,556** 60–64 ****1,859** 65–69 ****1,599** 70–74 ****1,028** 75–79 ****786** 80+ ****719** 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 Wiang Chiang Rung? Wiang Chiang Rung lies in [Chiang Rai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 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/), [Mueang Chiang Rai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/), [Phaya Mengrai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/phaya-mengrai/) and [Wiang Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-chai/). By area it is the 643rd largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 2.4% of [Chiang Rai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/). The centre of Wiang Chiang Rung is about 698 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 26 km from Chiang Rai, the main town of Chiang Rai Province. The centre point is at 20.0124° N, 100.0557° E. Local names: เวียงเชียงรุ้ง . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Things to see in and around Wiang Chiang Rung OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Wiang Chiang Rung: 1 monument. - Weed leaf · monument Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Wiang Chiang Rung - Time zoneUTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok - CurrencyBaht (THB) - Country calling code+66 - LanguagesThai, English - Plug typesType A, B, C, F · 220 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) · Chiang Rai19 km - Bokeo International Airport (BOR) · Ton Phueng36 km ### Nearest railway station Wiang Chiang Rung (Thung Ko), about 0.3 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Dec (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:46, sunset around 17:42). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Subdistricts of Wiang Chiang Rung Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Dong Mahawan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-chiang-rung/dong-mahawan/) 75 13 15 [Pa Sang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-chiang-rung/pa-sang/) 91 14 16 [Thung Ko](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/wiang-chiang-rung/thung-ko/) 108 18 51 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 Wiang Chiang Rung Open gazetteers list **45 villages, towns and localities** in Wiang Chiang Rung. Settlements here lie between about 384 m and 505 m above sea level (median 395 m). - Ban Doi Siri Mongkhon - Ban Dong Chai - Ban Dong Mahawan - Ban Dong Pa Sak - Ban Dong Phawan - Ban Hong Hi - Ban Huai Hang - Ban Huai Khi Lek - Ban Huai Khian - Ban Huai Khian Nuea - Ban Huai Khian Tai - Ban Huai Khilek Klang - Ban Huai Khilek Nuea - Ban Huai Khilek Tai - Ban Huai Mak Iak - Ban Huai Mak Iak Nuea - Ban Lao - Ban Lao Charoen Mueang - Ban Lao Charoen Rat - Ban Mae Phuea - Ban Mai Rong Wai - Ban Mak Iek - Ban Na Charoen - Ban Namtok Phatthana - Ban Pa Ha - Ban Pa Lao - Ban Pa Lao Noi - Ban Pa Sa - Ban Pa Sak Ngam - Ban Pa Sang - Ban Pa Sang Nuea - Ban Pa Tueng (2) - Ban Pong - Ban Pong Bon - Ban Pong Chai - Ban Pong Khian - Ban Pracha Ruamchai - Ban Prong - Ban Rong Bua Thong - Ban Rong Wai - Ban San Sai Ngam - Ban Tat Khwan - Ban Thung Ko - Waterford Valley - Wiang Chiang Rung 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 Wiang Chiang Rung Named natural and historic features inside Wiang Chiang Rung, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams; 6 reservoirs and tanks; 1 waterfall; 1 dam. - Ang Kep Nam Huai Din Dam - Ang Kep Nam Huai Hom - Ang Kep Nam Huai Khilek - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mak Iak - Ang Kep Nam Huai Pong - Ang Kep Nam Huai Sai Khao - Fai Nam Lon Huai Pu Kaeng - Huai Mae Sak - Huai Mak Iak - Nam Hua Thung - Nam Mae Hang - Nam Mae Ngam - Nam Mae Phua - Nam Mae Phuea - Nam Tok Mae Sak - Rong Luek ### Hills and mountains 15 mountains. - Doi Khun Sak · 917 m - Doi Khun Tat Khwan · 787 m - Doi Kiu Yao · 762 m - Doi Phra Bat · 757 m - Doi Huai Di Mi · 681 m - Doi Mae Miang · 623 m - Doi Khun Mae Liap · 599 m - Doi Pa Bong · 586 m - Doi Kio-An · 572 m - Doi Khun Mae Rai · 563 m - Doi Luang · 522 m - Doi Huai Mak Iak · 507 m - Doi Pa Yang · 505 m - Doi Huai Sai Khao · 502 m - Doi Pa Tueng · 468 m ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Waterford Valley Golf Course 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 Wiang Chiang Rung and the best time to visit In Wiang Chiang Rung, 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 Wiang Chiang Rung Places mapped inside Wiang Chiang Rung in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals16 - Banks6 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels7 - Schools8 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants38 - Police stations1 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 Wiang Chiang Rung?In Chiang Rai Province, Thailand - What is the population of Wiang Chiang Rung?23,488 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Wiang Chiang Rung?About 49 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Wiang Chiang Rung?About 86 people per km² - What borders Wiang Chiang Rung?Chiang Khong, Doi Luang, Mae Chan, Mueang Chiang Rai, Phaya Mengrai and Wiang Chai - What is there to see in Wiang Chiang Rung?Weed leaf - What time zone is Wiang Chiang Rung in?UTC+7 - What currency is used in Wiang Chiang Rung?Baht (THB) - What language is spoken in Wiang Chiang Rung?Thai, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Wiang Chiang Rung?45 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Wiang Chiang Rung?Settlements lie between 384 m and 505 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Wiang Chiang Rung?6 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Wiang Chiang Rung?Doi Khun Sak (917 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Wiang Chiang Rung?October to April - How many hospitals are in Wiang Chiang Rung?16 mapped - How many banks are in Wiang Chiang Rung?6 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Wiang Chiang Rung?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Wiang Chiang Rung?TH5717 (OCHA common operational dataset)