Map of Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai is the administrative centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand, with a population of about 127,240. It lies at 18.7904°N, 98.9847°E. Chiang Mai is about 583 km (362 mi) north of Bangkok, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Lamphun, 23 km to the south.

Chiang Mai at a glance

Where is Chiang Mai?

• The 24th largest city in Thailand by recorded population.
• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 11 h 00 min on the shortest day to 13 h 16 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Chiang Mai

• Lamphun — 23 km south
• Lampang — 77 km southeast
• Phrae — 141 km southeast
• Chiang Rai — 153 km northeast
• Uttaradit — 175 km southeast
• Mae Chan — 176 km northeast
• Tachilek — 207 km northeast, Myanmar
• Ban Na — 212 km south
• Sukhothai — 217 km southeast
• Mae Sot — 235 km south

Largest cities in Thailand

• Bangkok — 5,104,476
• Samut Prakan — 388,920
• Mueang Nonthaburi — 254,375
• Chon Buri — 219,164
• Phra Pradaeng — 196,129
• Bang Khae — 193,002
• Hat Yai — 191,696
• Pak Kret — 190,272
• Sai Mai — 188,123
• Si Racha — 178,916

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Sources: place names, coordinates, populations and time zones from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0, data retrieved October 2026). Population figures are the latest values recorded in GeoNames; depending on the country they refer to the city proper, a municipality or a wider urban area, so they can differ from census or metro-area figures. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.