Country Thailand Time zone ICT (UTC+7) Geocode 5007 | Province Chiang Mai Postal code 50180 Area 443.6 km² | |
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Mae Rim (Thai: แม่ริม) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.
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Map of Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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 subdivided into 11 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 91 villages (muban). Mae Rim is a township (thesaban tambon), which covers parts of tambon Rim Tai and Mae Sa. There are further 10 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
References
Mae Rim District Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA