Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai · Thailand
Chiang Rai is a mid-size city in Chiang Rai, Thailand with a population of 78,756. Elevation: 1,316 ft (401 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of approximately 70,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital during the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE. Chiang Rai is recognized as a "Design City" by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.
People
Climate
| Population | 78,756 |
| Population Density | 3,353 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.9086°, 99.8325° |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
| Country | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
| State / Province | Chiang Rai |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.7 inches (1,388 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is a mid-size city in Thailand (Chiang Rai) with a population of 78,756. The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet (401 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.
Climate in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (28.3°C), the coldest is Dec (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1672 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above Thailand avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9086°N, 99.8325°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Chiang Rai has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Chiang Rai
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaingrai Technology and Vocational Collage | College | — | Visit → |
| Chiang Rai Commercial Vocational College | College | — | Visit → |
| Chiang Rai Rajabhat University | University | — | Visit → |
| Chiang Rai Technical College | College | 1938 | Visit → |
| Chiang Rai Vocational College | College | — | — |
| Kanchanaphisek Chiang Rai Technical College | College | — | — |
| Mae Fah Luang University | University | — | Visit → |
| Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Chiangrai Campus | College | — | — |
| Ramkhamhaeng University Chiang Rai Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Phayao (Chiang Rai Campus) | University | — | Visit → |
| วิทยาลัยการอาชีพเชียงราย | College | — | — |
| วิทยาลัยเกษตรและเทคโนโลยีเชียงราย | College | — | — |
| หอประชุมใหญ่ | University | — | — |
Schools in Chiang Rai
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damrongratsongkroh School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Nam Lad School | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai Municipality School 1 Sirkerd | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai Municipal School 2 Nong Bua | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai Municipality School 4 San Pa Kao | — | — | — | — |
| Anuban Chiangrai School (San Ton Pao) | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Khua Khrae School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Du School | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai Provincial Administration Organization School | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai Municipality School 8 (Banmai) | — | — | — | — |
| Chiangrai Municipality School 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai International School | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai International Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn School | — | — | — | — |
| Anuban Muaeng Chiang Rai School (Sansai R.) | — | — | — | — |
| Pitisuksa School | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai Municipality School 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai Witthayakhom School | — | — | — | — |
| Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Chiang Rai | — | — | — | — |
| A.M.E.C. Anuban Muang-Chiangrai English Curriculum | — | — | — | — |
| Santi Vithaya School | — | — | — | — |
| Bedel Mission Center Chiangrai | — | — | — | — |
| Rak Piano Music school | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Tung Luang school | — | — | — | — |
| Math Lab | — | — | — | — |
| Gifted Computer Room | — | — | — | — |
| โรงเรียนเทศบาล ๓ ศรีทรายมูล | — | — | — | — |
| Samakkhi Witthayakhom Song School | — | — | — | — |
| โรงเรียนแม่ยาววิทยา | — | — | — | — |
| Chiang Rai Municipal School 7 (Fangmin) | — | — | — | — |
| Bansankhong (Chiangrai Jaroonrat) School | — | — | — | — |
| Samakkhi Witthayakhom School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Nang Lae School | — | — | — | — |
| Anuban Chiang Rai School | — | — | — | — |
| Mareeruk School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chiang Rai
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewave 97 (CR) | music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chiang Rai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akha Museum | ||||
| Baan Dam Museum | ||||
| Bussok Royal Chariot Garage | ||||
| Chalermprakiat Karnchanapisek Cultural Hall | ||||
| Chiang Rai Culture Exhibition Center | ||||
| Chinese Martyrs' Memorial Museum | ||||
| Hilltribe Museum | ||||
| Hong Luang Saengkaew | ||||
| Mekong Basin Civilization Museum | ||||
| Mekong Basin Civilization Museum | ||||
| Mekong Basin Civilization Museum | ||||
| Oub Kham Museum | ||||
| Painting gallery | ||||
| Princess Dara Rasmee Cottage and Textile Museum | ||||
| Teapot museum | ||||
| White temple Art Gallery | ||||
| พิพิธภัณฑ์หอบูรพาจารย์ 80 ปี |
Libraries in Chiang Rai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charoenchai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chiang Rai Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of the Scientific and Technological Education Advancement Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Mae Chan Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| San Khong Noi Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semsikkhalai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Train Carriage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ห้องสมุด | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chiang Rai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ban Cho Charoen Market | |||||
| Ban Dai Marketplace | |||||
| Bandu Municipality Market | |||||
| Den Ha Marketplace | |||||
| Fai Mai Market | |||||
| fresh-food Sector | |||||
| Fruit Sector | |||||
| Klang Wiang Market | |||||
| Mai Mae Korn Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market (fruit, vegetables, meat, etc) | |||||
| Municipal Fresh Market 2 | |||||
| municipal market | |||||
| Municipal Market 1 | |||||
| Nang Lae Fresh Market | |||||
| Night Bazaar | |||||
| Pratu Lo Market | |||||
| Rim Nam Kok Community Market | |||||
| Sunday Walking Street | |||||
| Sunday Walking Street | |||||
| Talat Chao | |||||
| Vegetable Sector | |||||
| Walking Saturday Night Market | |||||
| Wiang Chai Subdistrict-municipality (Thesaban tambon) Market | |||||
| กาดกำนัน | |||||
| ตลาดศิริเนตร | |||||
| ตลาดสดบ้านใหม่ | |||||
| ตลาดสดประจำหมู่บ้าน | |||||
| ร้านขายของ | |||||
| ร้านขายอาหาร |
Hotels in Chiang Rai
113 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chiang Rai
297 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chiang Rai
175 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chiang Rai
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chiang Rai
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chiang Rai
31 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chiang Rai
11 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chiang Rai
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chiang Rai
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chiang Rai
52 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chiang Rai
27 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chiang Rai
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chiang Rai
8 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Chiang Rai
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chiang Rai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chiang Rai
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport | CEI | Large Airport |
| Bokeo International Airport | BOR | Medium Airport |
| Mong Hsat Airport | MOG | Medium Airport |
| Tachileik Airport | THL | Medium Airport |
| Ban Huoeisay Airport | HOE | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chiang Rai
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bandu Post Office | |
| Kerry Express | |
| Lanna Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Chiang Rai
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Siam Rehab |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiang Rai
59 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baan Athitaan Church | |
| Big White Buddga | |
| Blue Temple | |
| cave with buddha | |
| CHF Ministry Center | |
| Chiengrai First Church | |
| Church of Unity | |
| Darunaman Mosque | |
| Den Damrong Sat Church | |
| Emerald Jade Budha | |
| Golden Temple | |
| Golden Temple | |
| Masjid Nurul Islam Pakistan | |
| Mulanithi Sathanara Kuson Songkor Chiang Rai | |
| Nativity of our Lady Church | |
| Phra Ubusot (The chapel) | |
| Phrathat Wangsang | |
| Stupa | |
| Stupa | |
| Temple |
Explore Near Chiang Rai
Quick Facts
Around Chiang Rai
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chiang Rai
14 places within 15 km
- • เจดีย์โบราณ
- • หาดสนาม รด.
- • Tobacco Warehouse Chiang Rai
- • ดอยกองข้าว
- • ดอยพระธาตุวังซาง
- • ดอยพระบาท
- • ดอยพระบาท
- • ดอยศาลเจ้าศรีสมบูรณ์
- + 4 more
- • Beautiful view with flowers around
- • สถานี บ้านดอยฮาง
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What is the population of Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai has a population of 78,756 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 3,353 people per square mile, spread across 23.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.7 inches.
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