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Location
Chiang Mai, Thailand, 761 kms. by rail, approximately 700 kms. by road north of Bangkok, with an area of 20,107.1 sq.ms., is the capital of the northern region. Chiang Mai is administratively divided into 22 Amphoes (districts) :

  • Muang
  • Doi Saket
  • Hang Dong
  • Mae Chaem
  • Chiang Dao
  • Mae Ai
  • Mae Taeng
  • Omkoi
  • San Kamphaeng
  • Saraphi
  • Phrao
  • San Pa Tong
  • Wiang Haeng
  • Samoeng
  • San Sai

Situated between north latitude 17-21 and east longitude 98-99, the province of Chiang Mai is found in the upper area of Thailand's northern region.

Chiang Mai valley is 310 meters (1,027 feet) above sea level. The widest point of the province measures 136 kms. (85 miles), and the longest 320 kms. (200 miles). To the north, a 277 kms. (141.82 miles) stretch of mountains divides Chiang Mai's northern districts of Fang and Mae Ai from Myanmar's (Burma) Chiang Tung (Shan) State.

In certain areas, the Kok River also acts as a border between Chiang Mai and Myanmar. On the east, Chiang Mai is bordered by the Chiang Rai, Lampang, and Lamphun provinces.

The Mae Tuen River, Ream Mountain, and Luang Mountain separate Chiang Mai's South from the province of Tak. Some portions of Chiang Mai's South also border the Lamphun province. To the west, Chiang Mai is bordered by Mae Hong Son province.

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