# Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/ Province · Thailand # Mae Hong Son Province Mae Hong Son Province is a province (changwat) of Thailand. It had an estimated **176,305 people** in 2023 on 12,772 km² (about 14 per km²). Its main town is Mae Hong Son. It is divided into 7 districts. 863 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,044 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 176,305people (2023) - 12,772km² - 7districts - 2,044mapped services ## How many people live in Mae Hong Son Province? Mae Hong Son Province had an estimated **176,305 people** in 2023 — 0.3% of Thailand, 75th of 77 provinces. There are 957 women for every 1,000 men (below the Thailand figure of 1,045). Spread over 12,772 km², that is about **14 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 77 provinces. 23.5% of people are children under 15 and 12.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 40 across Thailand). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****12,613** 5–9 ****14,987** 10–14 ****13,822** 15–19 ****10,724** 20–24 ****9,078** 25–29 ****11,188** 30–34 ****10,861** 35–39 ****10,544** 40–44 ****12,389** 45–49 ****12,964** 50–54 ****12,679** 55–59 ****12,299** 60–64 ****9,736** 65–69 ****8,041** 70–74 ****5,723** 75–79 ****3,953** 80+ ****4,704** 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 Mae Hong Son Province? Mae Hong Son Province lies in [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 2 other provinces: [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/) and [Tak Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/). By area it is the 7th largest of 77 provinces in Thailand. It covers 2.5% of [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). The centre of Mae Hong Son Province is about 617 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 18.7263° N, 97.9291° E. Local names: แม่ฮ่องสอน . 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 Mae Hong Son Province District People per km² Area km² Subdistricts Services [Mueang Mae Hong Son](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/mueang-mae-hong-son/) 44,238 19 2,322 7 537 [Mae Sariang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/mae-sariang/) 34,429 13 2,624 7 295 [Pai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/pai/) 22,580 10 2,289 7 772 [Mae La Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/mae-la-noi/) 22,126 16 1,385 8 117 [Sop Moei](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/sop-moei/) 22,122 15 1,429 6 96 [Pang Mapha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/pang-mapha/) 17,283 16 1,100 4 110 [Khun Yuam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/khun-yuam/) 13,527 8 1,623 6 117 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 Mae Hong Son Province - Mae Hong Son9,109 - Pai2,284 - Ban Mueang Pon1,490 - Wiang Nuea1,341 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 Mae Hong Son Province Named natural and historic features inside Mae Hong Son Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 413 rivers and streams; 19 reservoirs and tanks; 3 waterfalls. - Ang Kep Nam Atsadong - Ang Kep Nam Ban Mae Khatuan - Ang Kep Nam Chong Chai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Di Mi - Ang Kep Nam Huai Fai Kho - Ang Kep Nam Huai I Khai - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mae Hong Son - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mahuea Som - Ang Kep Nam Huai Man - Ang Kep Nam Huai Pha - Ang Kep Nam Huai Som - Ang Kep Nam Klai Rung - Ang Kep Nam Mae Sa-Nga - Ang Kep Nam Makhuea Som - Ang Kep Nam Sai Lae - Ban Mae Ko Reservoir - Huai Bo Rang - Huai Bon - Huai Cha Loeng - Huai Cha Yam - Huai Chang Kaeo - Huai Chang Kaeo - Huai Chang Thao - Huai Chok …and 411 more. ### Hills and mountains 264 mountains; 1 peak. - Doi Pong Sa Yaen · 1,974 m - Doi Chik Chong · 1,949 m - Doi Khun Huai Pong · 1,910 m - San Doi Luang · 1,899 m - Doi Phak Kut · 1,828 m - Loi Hsammöng · 1,801 m - Doi Khun Mae Surin · 1,797 m - Doi Huai Miang · 1,749 m - Doi Luang · 1,723 m - Doi Kio Lom · 1,702 m - Doi Pui · 1,690 m - Doi Pha Ti Do · 1,681 m - Doi Mae Om Lan · 1,680 m - Doi Mon Angket · 1,667 m - Doi Khui Luang · 1,656 m - Doi Li Ki · 1,619 m - Doi Fak Kaeo · 1,611 m - Doi Sam Muen · 1,611 m - Doi Huai Pu Ling · 1,607 m - Doi Soi Thoe Lu · 1,592 m - Doi Mak Phrik · 1,589 m - Doi Mae Om Long · 1,574 m - Doi Mae Ya · 1,524 m - Doi Lak Taeng · 1,514 m …and 241 more. ### Forests and nature 1 wildlife reserve. - Elephant Nature Park ### History 1 palace. - Khet Phratamnak Pang Tong ### Getting around 4 airfields; 3 airports. - Ban The Pang - Khun Yuam Airfield - Mae Sariang - Pai - Pai - Sanam Bin Mae Hong Son - Sanam Bin Mae Sariang 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 Mae Hong Son Province and the best time to visit In Mae Hong Son Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,208 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (226 mm) and the driest Feb (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 12 Feb 21 3 Mar 24 19 Apr 26 45 May 25 169 Jun 24 168 Jul 23 191 Aug 23 226 Sep 23 200 Oct 22 132 Nov 21 31 Dec 19 11 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mae Hong Son Province Places mapped inside Mae Hong Son Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals122 - Banks44 - ATMs15 - Petrol pumps46 - Hotels659 - Shopping malls5 - Schools318 - Colleges and universities14 - Pharmacies15 - Restaurants739 - Police stations61 - Dental clinics6 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 Mae Hong Son Province?In Thailand - What is the population of Mae Hong Son Province?176,305 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mae Hong Son Province?About 37 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mae Hong Son Province?About 14 people per km² - What borders Mae Hong Son Province?Chiang Mai Province and Tak Province - What is the largest town in Mae Hong Son Province?Mae Hong Son - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mae Hong Son Province?19 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Mae Hong Son Province?Doi Pong Sa Yaen (1,974 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mae Hong Son Province?November to April - How many hospitals are in Mae Hong Son Province?122 mapped - How many banks are in Mae Hong Son Province?44 mapped - How many ATMs are in Mae Hong Son Province?15 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Mae Hong Son Province?46 mapped - What is the P-code of Mae Hong Son Province?TH58 (OCHA common operational dataset)