# Chiang Muan, Phayao Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/chiang-muan/ District · Phayao Province # Chiang Muan Chiang Muan is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Phayao Province. It had an estimated **11,477 people** in 2023 on 697 km² (about 16 per km²). Its main town is Chiang Muan. It is divided into 3 subdistricts. 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 58 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 11,477people (2023) - 697km² - 3subdistricts - 58mapped services ## How many people live in Chiang Muan? Chiang Muan had an estimated **11,477 people** in 2023 — 4.1% of Phayao Province, 885th of 928 districts. There are 1,001 women for every 1,000 men (below the Phayao Province figure of 1,037). Spread over 697 km², that is about **16 people per km²**, 906th of 928 districts. 13.4% of people are children under 15 and 18.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 50 years (it is 48 across Phayao Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 47 children and older people. 0–4 ****519** 5–9 ****486** 10–14 ****535** 15–19 ****407** 20–24 ****218** 25–29 ****329** 30–34 ****448** 35–39 ****634** 40–44 ****940** 45–49 ****1,210** 50–54 ****1,263** 55–59 ****1,332** 60–64 ****1,039** 65–69 ****868** 70–74 ****603** 75–79 ****345** 80+ ****301** 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 Chiang Muan? Chiang Muan lies in [Phayao Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other districts: [Ban Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/ban-luang/), [Dok Khamtai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/dok-khamtai/), [Mueang Nan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/mueang-nan/), [Pong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/pong/) and [Song](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phrae/song/). By area it is the 261st largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 11.3% of [Phayao Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/). The centre of Chiang Muan is about 577 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 51 km from Phayao, the main town of Phayao Province. The centre point is at 18.9380° N, 100.2784° E. Local names: เชียงม่วน . 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 Chiang Muan Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services [Ban Mang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/chiang-muan/ban-mang/) 158 15 31 [Chiang Muan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/chiang-muan/chiang-muan/) 138 10 13 [Sa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phayao/chiang-muan/sa/) 401 15 14 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 Chiang Muan Open gazetteers list **40 villages, towns and localities** in Chiang Muan. Settlements here lie between about 264 m and 765 m above sea level (median 276 m). - Ban Bo Bia - Ban Bo Ton Sak - Ban Bo Tong - Ban Chai Sathan - Ban Huai Kang Pla - Ban Huai Kiu - Ban Khun Nam Yat - Ban Klang - Ban Lai - Ban Lai Thung - Ban Lao Phatthana - Ban Mai - Ban Mang - Ban Na Bua - Ban Nam Lom - Ban Nam Om - Ban Nong Klang - Ban Nong Mu - Ban O - Ban Pa Khaem - Ban Pa Khaem Nuea - Ban Pa Khaem Tai - Ban Pa Sang Kham - Ban Phaet - Ban Pin - Ban Pong Sanuk - Ban Rat Phatthana - Ban Sa - Ban Si Phrom - Ban Sop Sai - Ban Sra - Ban Tha Fa Nua - Ban Tha Fa Nuea - Ban Tha Fa Tai - Ban Tha Man - Ban Thung Charoen - Ban Thung Mok - Ban Thung Nong - Ban Thung Ton Si - Chiang Muan 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 Chiang Muan Named natural and historic features inside Chiang Muan, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 14 reservoirs and tanks; 8 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall. - Ang Kep Nam Ban Lai - Ang Kep Nam Ban Pin - Ang Kep Nam Huai Chon - Ang Kep Nam Huai Haen - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kiang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Mu Nao - Ang Kep Nam Huai Nam Man - Ang Kep Nam Huai Phaeng - Ang Kep Nam Huai Pu Chiang - Ang Kep Nam Huai Sa - Ang Kep Nam Huai Thap Plik - Ang Kep Nam Huai Yang Dam - Ang Kep Nam Mae Yua - Ang Kep Nam Thao Da - Huai Chae Hang - Huai Kham - Huai Khing - Huai Man - Nam Mae Pang - Nam Mae Sao - Nam Mae Yom - Nam Pi - Nam Tok Than Sawan ### Hills and mountains 21 mountains; 1 hill. - Doi Khun Mae Yat Noi · 956 m - Doi Huai Pha Thip · 853 m - Doi Lak Pan · 843 m - Doi Luang · 831 m - Doi Khun Mae Yat · 755 m - Doi Sala · 747 m - Doi Sangkharacha · 744 m - Doi Ton · 731 m - Doi Pha Phueng · 708 m - Doi Huai Khing · 690 m - San Huai Luek · 669 m - Doi Huai Khing · 651 m - Doi Phu Rapun · 630 m - Doi Hin Lai · 609 m - Doi Huia Mueang Phi · 554 m - Doi Kio Kaem · 543 m - Doi Phu Kang Khang · 520 m - Doi Tham Mak Mao · 519 m - Doi Phu Cha Khong · 507 m - Mon Pha Khong · 468 m - Doi Phu Rapun · 400 m - Doi Tum · 395 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 Chiang Muan and the best time to visit In Chiang Muan, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,285 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (259 mm) and the driest Feb (6 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 17 Feb 23 6 Mar 26 30 Apr 28 81 May 27 191 Jun 26 137 Jul 25 199 Aug 25 259 Sep 25 218 Oct 24 104 Nov 22 31 Dec 20 14 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chiang Muan Places mapped inside Chiang Muan in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals6 - Banks2 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps10 - Hotels12 - Schools7 - Restaurants16 - Police stations3 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 Chiang Muan?In Phayao Province, Thailand - What is the population of Chiang Muan?11,477 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Chiang Muan?About 50 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Chiang Muan?About 16 people per km² - What borders Chiang Muan?Ban Luang, Dok Khamtai, Mueang Nan, Pong and Song - How many villages are in Chiang Muan?40 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Chiang Muan?Settlements lie between 264 m and 765 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Chiang Muan?14 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Chiang Muan?Doi Khun Mae Yat Noi (956 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Chiang Muan?October to March - How many hospitals are in Chiang Muan?6 mapped - How many banks are in Chiang Muan?2 mapped - How many ATMs are in Chiang Muan?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Chiang Muan?10 mapped - What is the P-code of Chiang Muan?TH5604 (OCHA common operational dataset)