Mae Rim (Thai: แม่ริม, pronounced [mɛ̂ː rīm]) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand.
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Mae Rim
แม่ริม | |
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District | |
![]() Mae Sa Waterfall, Doi Suthep-Pui National Park | |
![]() District location in Chiang Mai province | |
Coordinates: 18°54′50″N 98°56′42″E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Chiang Mai |
Area | |
• Total | 443.6 km2 (171.3 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 82,943 |
• Density | 187.0/km2 (484/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 50180 |
Geocode | 5007 |
Formerly the district was called Khwaeng Mae Rim. Khwaeng Mae Rim converted to full district (amphoe) in 1914.
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mae Taeng, San Sai, Mueang Chiang Mai, Hang Dong and Samoeng of Chiang Mai Province.
The district is divided into 11 subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 91 villages (mubans). Mae Rim is a township (thesaban tambon), which covers parts of tambons Rim Tai and Mae Sa. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. | |
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1. | Rim Tai | ริมใต้ | 8 | 9,498 | |
2. | Rim Nuea | ริมเหนือ | 4 | 3,336 | |
3. | San Pong | สันโป่ง | 11 | 9,425 | |
4. | Khilek | ขี้เหล็ก | 10 | 7,357 | |
5. | Saluang | สะลวง | 8 | 4,731 | |
6. | Huai Sai | ห้วยทราย | 5 | 4,253 | |
7. | Mae Raem | แม่แรม | 12 | 8,264 | |
8. | Pong Yaeng | โป่งแยง | 9 | 9,922 | |
9. | Mae Sa | แม่สา | 6 | 6,448 | |
10. | Don Kaeo | ดอนแก้ว | 10 | 14,286 | |
11. | Mueang Kaeo | เหมืองแก้ว | 9 | 5,423 |
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