# Khun Yuam, Mae Hong Son Province – Subdistricts & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/khun-yuam/

District · Mae Hong Son Province 

# Khun Yuam

Khun Yuam is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Mae Hong Son Province. It had an estimated **13,527 people** in 2023 on 1,623 km² (about 8 per km²). Its main town is Khun Yuam. It is divided into 6 subdistricts. 88 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 117 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,527people (2023)
- 1,623km²
- 6subdistricts
- 117mapped services

## How many people live in Khun Yuam?

Khun Yuam had an estimated **13,527 people** in 2023 — 7.7% of Mae Hong Son Province, 867th of 928 districts. There are 951 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Mae Hong Son Province figure of 957). Spread over 1,623 km², that is about **8 people per km²**, 926th of 928 districts.

21.6% of people are children under 15 and 15.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 37 across Mae Hong Son Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****866**

5–9 ****1,060**

10–14 ****999**

15–19 ****654**

20–24 ****483**

25–29 ****748**

30–34 ****777**

35–39 ****811**

40–44 ****991**

45–49 ****1,007**

50–54 ****1,096**

55–59 ****997**

60–64 ****896**

65–69 ****705**

70–74 ****551**

75–79 ****393**

80+ ****493**

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 Khun Yuam?

Khun Yuam lies in [Mae Hong Son Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 4 other districts: [Galyani Vadhana](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/galyani-vadhana/), [Mae Chaem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-chaem/), [Mae La Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/mae-la-noi/) and [Mueang Mae Hong Son](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/mueang-mae-hong-son/). By area it is the 29th largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 12.7% of [Mae Hong Son Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/). The centre of Khun Yuam is about 629 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 51 km from Mae Hong Son, the main town of Mae Hong Son Province. The centre point is at 18.8427° N, 97.9160° E. Local names: ขุนยวม .

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 Khun Yuam

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Khun Yuam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/khun-yuam/khun-yuam/) 528 15 77 

[Mae Ki](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/khun-yuam/mae-ki/) 175 8 3 

[Mae Ngao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/khun-yuam/mae-ngao/) 323 12 6 

[Mae U Kho](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/khun-yuam/mae-u-kho/) 199 26 14 

[Mae Yuam Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/khun-yuam/mae-yuam-noi/) 145 17 4 

[Mueang Pon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/mae-hong-son/khun-yuam/mueang-pon/) 252 11 13 

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 Khun Yuam

Open gazetteers list **88 villages, towns and localities** in Khun Yuam. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Mueang Pon (1,490). Settlements here lie between about 318 m and 1,375 m above sea level (median 620 m).

- Ban Do Phu
- Ban Hang Pon
- Ban Hua Ha
- Ban Hua Laem
- Ban Hua Mae La Ka
- Ban Hua Mae La Ka Tai
- Ban Hua Mae Surin
- Ban Hua Ngao
- Ban Hua Nong
- Ban Hua Pon
- Ban Huai Bong
- Ban Huai Fan
- Ban Huai Hung
- Ban Huai Khan
- Ban Huai Khi
- Ban Huai Khi Poe
- Ban Huai Khlong Se
- Ban Huai Mabuap
- Ban Huai Mai Sang
- Ban Huai Na
- Ban Huai Pong
- Ban Huai San
- Ban Huai Ton Nun
- Ban Huai Tong Ching
- Ban Kam Suk
- Ban Kano
- Ban Kham Suk
- Ban Kho To
- Ban Khun Mae Satop
- Ban Khun Yuam
- Ban Kiu
- Ban Luang
- Ban Mae Chae
- Ban Mae Hat
- Ban Mae Kae
- Ban Mae Kho
- Ban Mae Kho Chu
- Ban Mae Ki
- Ban Mae Ko Chu
- Ban Mae Ko Pi
- Ban Mae Laka
- Ban Mae O
- Ban Mae Sape
- Ban Mae Sape Nuea
- Ban Mae Sape Tai
- Ban Mae So
- Ban Mae Surin
- Ban Mae Surin Noi
- Ban Mae U Kho
- Ban Mae U Kho Luang
- Ban Mae U Kho Noi
- Ban Mae U Kho Nuea
- Ban Mae Yuam Luang
- Ban Mae Yuam Noi
- Ban Mahin Luang
- Ban Mai Phatthana
- Ban Mai Takhian
- Ban Mueang Pon
- Ban Na Luang
- Ban Na Ngio
- Ban Na Pho
- Ban Nok Kho
- Ban Nong Daeng
- Ban Nong Haeng
- Ban Nong Pa Ko
- Ban Pa Fang
- Ban Pa Piang Luang
- Ban Pang Tong
- Ban Pha Khae
- Ban Pha Lae
- Ban Pha Lo Mu
- Ban Pha Ngae
- Ban Pha Tho
- Ban Pha Yoi
- Ban Phattana Puku
- Ban Phatthana
- Ban Po Kha Nua
- Ban Pong Sila
- Ban Pratu Muang Tai
- Ban Pratu Mueang
- Ban Salo Mu
- Ban San Chao
- Ban Sape Klang
- Ban Suan Oi
- Ban Tha Hin Som
- Ban To Phae
- Ban Wa No
- Khun Yuam

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 Khun Yuam

Named natural and historic features inside Khun Yuam, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

67 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks; 1 waterfall.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Man
- Huai Chon
- Huai Di Koe
- Huai Doi Chang
- Huai Duea
- Huai Fa Bat
- Huai Kha Han
- Huai Khamin
- Huai Khan
- Huai Khi
- Huai Khi Poe
- Huai Khiat
- Huai Khlong Se
- Huai Ko Khi Kro
- Huai Krae Mue Pho Kro
- Huai Mae Hat
- Huai Mae Kho
- Huai Mae Kho Noi
- Huai Mae Khochu
- Huai Mae Ki
- Huai Mae La Ka
- Huai Mae La Ka Noi
- Huai Mae Lae Kho Kro
- Huai Mae Sarae Kro

…and 46 more.

### Hills and mountains

30 mountains; 1 peak.

- Doi Khun Mae Surin · 1,797 m
- Doi Pha Ti Do · 1,681 m
- Doi Khun Yuam · 1,454 m
- Doi Mue Ka Do · 1,449 m
- Doi Mae La Ma · 1,348 m
- Taungdangyi · 1,290 m
- Doi Khun Mae Ki · 1,186 m
- Doi Pong Chan · 1,151 m
- Doi Pratu Wiang · 1,103 m
- Doi Mae La Ka Noi · 1,040 m
- Doi Sila · 1,037 m
- Doi Nam Fong · 1,008 m
- Doi Chang · 982 m
- Doi Pung Chueng · 966 m
- Doi Huai Sai Khao · 935 m
- Doi Kho · 776 m
- Doi Hin Hae · 759 m
- Doi Huai Yon · 757 m
- Doi Hin Hae · 754 m
- Doi Huai Khan · 754 m
- Doi Wiang La · 742 m
- Doi Mu Ya · 741 m
- Doi Saeng · 730 m
- Doi San Luang · 722 m

…and 7 more.

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Khun Yuam Airfield

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 Khun Yuam and the best time to visit

In Khun Yuam, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (18 °C). About 1,235 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (237 mm) and the driest Feb (4 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 18 13 

Feb 21 4 

Mar 23 16 

Apr 26 49 

May 25 174 

Jun 24 165 

Jul 23 201 

Aug 23 237 

Sep 23 202 

Oct 22 128 

Nov 20 34 

Dec 18 11 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Khun Yuam

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

- Hospitals14
- Banks6
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels26
- Shopping malls1
- Schools26
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants33
- Police stations4

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 Khun Yuam?In Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Khun Yuam?13,527 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Khun Yuam?About 42 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Khun Yuam?About 8 people per km²
- What borders Khun Yuam?Galyani Vadhana, Mae Chaem, Mae La Noi and Mueang Mae Hong Son
- How many villages are in Khun Yuam?88 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Khun Yuam?Settlements lie between 318 m and 1,375 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Khun Yuam?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Khun Yuam?Doi Khun Mae Surin (1,797 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Khun Yuam?November to April
- How many hospitals are in Khun Yuam?14 mapped
- How many banks are in Khun Yuam?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Khun Yuam?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Khun Yuam?TH5802 (OCHA common operational dataset)