Changwat Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai
Changwat Chiang Rai: province in nothern Thailand
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Changwat Chiang Rai at a glance
Changwat Chiang Rai currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages and 16 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
2
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County pages
16
Open related pagesLargest city
Mae SaiPopulation 122,561
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Quick Facts about Changwat Chiang Rai
| Population | 1,298,304 |
| Country | Thailand |
| State | Chiang Rai (Thailand) |
| Postal code | 57 |
| Phone Area Codes | 053 |
| Area | 11678.37 km2 |
| Official name | จังหวัดเชียงราย |
| Latitude & Longitude | 19.9167,99.9167 |
| Capital | Chiang Rai |
| Time Zone | Asia/Bangkok |
| Local time | 18:20:35 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Changwat Chiang Rai is located at 19°55'0"N 99°55'0"E (19.9166700, 99.9166700). It has 4 neighbors: Changwat Lampang, Changwat Chiang Mai, Shan State and Changwat Phayao.
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Official website of Changwat Chiang Rai
Official Website- Wiang Chiang Rung
- Phaya Mengrai
- Mae Chan
- Wiang Pa Pao District
- Wiang Chai
- Chiang Saen
- Mae Suai
- Wiang Kaen
- Mueang Chiang Rai
- Khun Tan
- Pa Daet
- Thoeng
- Phan
- Chiang Khong
- Doi Luang
- Mae Lao
- Mae Sai
- Mae Fa Luang
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 443,411 | - | census |
| 1947 | 485,080 | 8.59% | census |
| 1960 | 811,771 | 40.24% | census |
| 1970 | 1,111,607 | 26.97% | census |
| 1980 | 902,969 | -23.11% | census |
| 1990 | 1,052,234 | 14.19% | census |
| 2000 | 1,129,701 | 6.86% | census |
| 2010 | 1,172,928 | 3.69% | census |
| 2014 | 1,207,699 | 2.88% | resident registration |
| 2015 | 1,277,950 | 5.5% | resident registration |
| 2016 | 1,282,544 | 0.36% | resident registration |
| 2017 | 1,287,615 | 0.39% | resident registration |
| 2018 | 1,292,130 | 0.35% | resident registration |
| 2019 | 1,298,304 | 0.48% | resident registration |
Chiang Rai, Chiengrai, canghwad cheiyngray, จังหวัดเชียงราย