Historical Sites & Museum
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Location Chiang Mai, 761 kms. by rail, approximately 700 kms. by road north of Bangkok, with an area of 20,107.1 sq.lms., is Thailand's second largest city and capital of the northern region. ChiangMai is administratively divided into 22 Amphurs districts) Muang|Chiang Dao| Chom Thong | Doi Saket | Doi Tao| Fang | Hang Dong| Hod|Mae Ai|.Mae Chaem|.Mae Rim| Mae Taeng|.Omko|Phrao|Samoeng|San Kamphaeng|San Pa Tong| San Sai |Saraph| Wiang Haeng |Chai Prakan ....and.. Mae Wang 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's) 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 bodered by the Chaing 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. Tothe west, Chiang Mai is bordered by Mae Hong Son province. Climate Cool Season : (late October to end of Februry). average temperature 21 C and much cooler at night. The colest months are December and January Hot Season : (early March to end of May) Average temperature 29.9 C. The hottest month is April. Rainy Season : (early June to end of October). Average temperature 25.5 C. The wettest month is September. |