Location
Chiang Rai is the northernmost province of Thailand, 785
kilometres from Bangkok. It is adjacent to Myanmar and
Laos on the north, Phayao and Lampang on the south, Laos
on the east and Chiang Mai on the west.
Area
It has a total area of 11,678 sq.km. and is administratively
divided into 16 counties.
Climate
There are three seasons like Chiang Mai -- the hot season
from March to May, the rainy season from May to October
and the cool season from November to February. In the
cool season, the temperature may drop to 13 C at night.
It can be lower in the mountains.
Topography
Situated at about 410 metres above sea level, the area
of Chiang Rai mostly consists of mountains covered with
forests. There are also fertile plains along the valleys
of several rivers, such as the Kok, Sai, Ing and Mekong.
Population
1,194,933 (end Dec 2009) with 588,850 males and 606,083
females.
**Note** The total population includes only permanent
residents. |
