Mae Rim district


Mae Rim is a district in the central part of Chiang [Mai province] in northern Thailand. It is part of the Chiang Mai Urban Area, which has a population of 1.2 million people.

History

Formerly the district was called Khwaeng Mae Rim. Khwaeng Mae Rim converted to full district in 1914.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Mae Taeng, San Sai, Mueang [Chiang Mai district|Mueang Chiang Mai], Hang Dong and Samoeng of Chiang Mai Province.

Administration

The district is divided into 11 subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 91 villages. Mae Rim is a township, which covers parts of tambons Rim Tai and Mae Sa. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations.