# Mae Sot, Tak Province – Subdistricts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/

District · Tak Province 

# Mae Sot

Mae Sot is a district (amphoe) of Thailand in Tak Province. It had an estimated **119,261 people** in 2023 on 1,578 km² (about 76 per km²). Its main town is Mae Sot. It is divided into 10 subdistricts. 113 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,003 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 119,261people (2023)
- 1,578km²
- 10subdistricts
- 1,003mapped services

## How many people live in Mae Sot?

Mae Sot had an estimated **119,261 people** in 2023 — 24.2% of Tak Province, 116th of 928 districts. There are 1,025 women for every 1,000 men (above the Tak Province figure of 1,013). Spread over 1,578 km², that is about **76 people per km²**, 553rd of 928 districts.

18.3% of people are children under 15 and 11.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 36 across Tak Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people.

0–4 ****7,129**

5–9 ****7,747**

10–14 ****6,936**

15–19 ****7,371**

20–24 ****8,273**

25–29 ****9,930**

30–34 ****8,733**

35–39 ****8,024**

40–44 ****8,873**

45–49 ****9,003**

50–54 ****8,582**

55–59 ****7,756**

60–64 ****7,231**

65–69 ****5,471**

70–74 ****3,344**

75–79 ****2,453**

80+ ****2,405**

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 Sot?

Mae Sot lies in [Tak Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 3 other districts: [Mae Ramat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-ramat/), [Mueang Tak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mueang-tak/) and [Phop Phra](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/phop-phra/). By area it is the 32nd largest of 928 districts in Thailand. It covers 9.1% of [Tak Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/). The centre of Mae Sot is about 386 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 48 km from Tak, the main town of Tak Province. The centre point is at 16.7557° N, 98.6971° E. Local names: แม่สอด .

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 Mae Sot

Subdistrict Area km² Localities Services 

[Dan Mae Lamao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/dan-mae-lamao/) 250 10 13 

[Mae Kasa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/mae-kasa/) 256 17 46 

[Mae Ku](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/mae-ku/) 110 12 28 

[Mae Pa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/mae-pa/) 118 14 181 

[Mae Sot](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/mae-sot/) 18 1 591 

[Mae Tao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/mae-tao/) 36 9 20 

[Mahawan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/mahawan/) 102 13 28 

[Phawo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/phawo/) 563 19 20 

[Phrathat Pha Daeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/phrathat-pha-daeng/) 63 5 20 

[Tha Sai Luat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/tak/mae-sot/tha-sai-luat/) 63 13 56 

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 Mae Sot

Open gazetteers list **113 villages, towns and localities** in Mae Sot. The largest with a recorded population: Mae Sot (44,563). Settlements here lie between about 191 m and 932 m above sea level (median 240 m).

- Ban Bang San
- Ban Chedi Kho
- Ban Chedi Kho Mai
- Ban Chedi Kho Nuea
- Ban Chedi Ko
- Ban Doi Pek
- Ban Don Chai Nuea
- Ban Don Chai Tai
- Ban Hua Fai
- Ban Huai Bong
- Ban Huai Chakue
- Ban Huai Hin Fon
- Ban Huai Kalok
- Ban Huai Khrai
- Ban Huai Klai
- Ban Huai Mahawong
- Ban Huai Mai Paen
- Ban Huai Mi
- Ban Huai Muang
- Ban Huai Muang Nua
- Ban Huai Nam Khun
- Ban Huai Pak Ku Noi
- Ban Huai Phak Kut
- Ban Huai Phak La
- Ban Huai Phlu
- Ban Huai Phlu Luang
- Ban Huai Plalot
- Ban Huai Pu
- Ban Huai Raphring
- Ban Huai Toei
- Ban Huai Ya-u
- Ban Kariang
- Ban Khang Phiban
- Ban Khang Sahakon
- Ban Khun Huai Mae Sot
- Ban Khun Huai Som Poi
- Ban Ko Chuai
- Ban Kok Ko
- Ban La Mae
- Ban Mae Ka Sa
- Ban Mae Kon Ken
- Ban Mae Ku Luang
- Ban Mae Ku Mai Tha Sung
- Ban Mae Ku Noi
- Ban Mae Ku Nuea
- Ban Mae Ku Tai
- Ban Mae Kuet Luang
- Ban Mae Kuet Mai
- Ban Mae Kuet Sam Tha
- Ban Mae Kuet Sam Tha Mai
- Ban Mae Kut Luang
- Ban Mae Lamao
- Ban Mae Lamao Lai Tha
- Ban Mae Pa
- Ban Mae Pa Ban San
- Ban Mae Pa Klang
- Ban Mae Pa Nuea
- Ban Mae Pa Tai
- Ban Mae Tao
- Ban Mae Tao Klang
- Ban Mae Tao Mai
- Ban Mae Tao Phae
- Ban Mae Tao San Pae
- Ban Mae Tao San Rongrian
- Ban Mae Tao Tai
- Ban Mae Tao Tak
- Ban Mahawan
- Ban Mai Phai
- Ban Mai Phatthana
- Ban Mai Rim Moei
- Ban Mai Santi
- Ban Mon Hin Lek Fai
- Ban Musoe Ban Mai
- Ban Nam Dip
- Ban Nong King Fa
- Ban Nong Nam Khiao
- Ban Pak Huai Mae Pa
- Ban Pang Khwai
- Ban Pang Ngua
- Ban Pang San
- Ban Pang Sang Kham
- Ban Pang Wua
- Ban Pha Lat
- Ban Pha Te
- Ban Phawo
- Ban Pho Thong
- Ban Phop Phra Noi
- Ban Phra That
- Ban Pu Pae
- Ban Pu Toe
- Ban Rephado
- Ban Rim Moei
- Ban Samuen
- Ban San Kham
- Ban San Sai
- Ban San Suk
- Ban Tha-at
- Ban Thai Samakkhi
- Ban Tham Suea
- Ban Thongchai
- Ban Wang Kaeo
- Ban Wang Takhian
- Ban Wang Tha Khian
- Ban Yang Pha Laka
- Ban Yang Re Pha Do
- Ban Yang Samun
- Mae Ku
- Mae Sot
- Phra That Pha Daeng
- Talat Rim Moei
- Tha Sai Luat
- Yebu
- บ้านดอยเป๊ก

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 Mae Sot

Named natural and historic features inside Mae Sot, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

52 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks.

- Huai Khanun
- Huai Khun Mae Samuen
- Huai Khun Pha Wo
- Huai Krathing
- Huai Laeng
- Huai Liang Chiwit
- Huai Luang
- Huai Luek
- Huai Luek Reservoir
- Huai Ma Tao Ngae Khwa
- Huai Mae Ka Sa
- Huai Mae Kon Ken
- Huai Mae Ku
- Huai Mae Ku Luang
- Huai Mae Kuet Luang
- Huai Mae Lamao
- Huai Mae Pa
- Huai Mae Sot
- Huai Mae Sot
- Huai Mae Sot Reservoir
- Huai Mae Tao
- Huai Mae Tao Ngae Sai
- Huai Mai Paen
- Huai Manora

…and 30 more.

### Hills and mountains

28 mountains; 1 hill.

- Doi Montha · 1,061 m
- Doi Khun Sam Muen · 1,047 m
- Doi Sam Muen · 1,006 m
- Doi Den Kathing · 941 m
- Doi Re Pha Do · 924 m
- Doi Re Pha Do · 921 m
- Doi Montha · 892 m
- Doi Mae Tao · 870 m
- Doi Hin Fon · 827 m
- Doi Luang · 803 m
- Doi Pha Wo · 801 m
- Doi Mak Muen · 798 m
- Doi Fak Mit · 788 m
- Doi Prong · 781 m
- Doi Pha Le Wa · 777 m
- Doi Hua Mot · 754 m
- Khao Sukkari · 752 m
- Doi Khun Mae Sot · 751 m
- Doi Kala · 749 m
- Doi Chirikho · 729 m
- Doi Nong Ping · 706 m
- Doi Kha · 636 m
- Doi Khun Mae Charao · 613 m
- Doi Mon Hin Lek Fai · 535 m

…and 5 more.

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Sanam Bin Mae Sot

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 Sot and the best time to visit

In Mae Sot, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,306 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (247 mm) and the driest Feb (5 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 21 11 

Feb 24 5 

Mar 26 30 

Apr 28 55 

May 26 189 

Jun 25 183 

Jul 24 189 

Aug 24 203 

Sep 24 247 

Oct 24 159 

Nov 22 26 

Dec 20 8 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mae Sot

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

- Hospitals73
- Banks19
- ATMs6
- Petrol pumps40
- Hotels190
- Shopping malls9
- Schools60
- Colleges and universities9
- Cinemas6
- Pharmacies10
- Restaurants557
- Police stations11
- Dental clinics13

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 Sot?In Tak Province, Thailand
- What is the population of Mae Sot?119,261 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mae Sot?About 37 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mae Sot?About 76 people per km²
- What borders Mae Sot?Mae Ramat, Mueang Tak and Phop Phra
- How many villages are in Mae Sot?113 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mae Sot?Settlements lie between 191 m and 932 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mae Sot?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Mae Sot?Doi Montha (1,061 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mae Sot?November to April
- How many hospitals are in Mae Sot?73 mapped
- How many banks are in Mae Sot?19 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mae Sot?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mae Sot?40 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mae Sot?TH6306 (OCHA common operational dataset)