Mae Rim (, ; , ) is a district (amphoe) 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 (amphoe) in 1914.
Geography Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mae Taeng, San Sai, Mueang Chiang Mai, Hang Dong and Samoeng of Chiang Mai Province.
Administration 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.1.Rim Taiริมใต้89,4982.Rim Nueaริมเหนือ43,3363.San Pongสันโป่ง119,4254.Khilekขี้เหล็ก107,3575.Saluangสะลวง84,7316.Huai Saiห้วยทราย54,2537.Mae Raemแม่แรม128,2648.Pong Yaengโป่งแยง99,9229.Mae Saแม่สา66,44810.Don Kaeoดอนแก้ว1014,28611.Mueang Kaeoเหมืองแก้ว95,423
See also Doi Suthep–Pui National Park Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden
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External links
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