Phrao, Administrative district in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Phrao extends across 1,148 square kilometers of land in northeastern Chiang Mai, encompassing rice paddies, orchards, and hills at 489 meters elevation.
King Mangrai of Lan Na designated Phrao as a city in 1281 and appointed his third son, Khrua, to govern the territory during campaigns against Hariphunchai.
The district contains 108 villages spread across 11 sub-districts, where traditional farming communities maintain agricultural practices alongside Lisu ethnic settlements in higher elevations.
Located 107 kilometers north-northeast of Chiang Mai city, Phrao operates under postal code 50190 and maintains a local market with food establishments and accommodations.
The fertile valley houses numerous rice fields bordered by Sri Lanna National Park mountains, while Doi Chiang Dao mountain creates a natural boundary.
Location: Chiang Mai
Elevation above the sea: 489 m
GPS coordinates: 19.36583,99.20222
Latest update: March 16, 2025 11:49
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