Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai
Country: Thailand

Chiang Mai by the Numbers:

Population: 148,000

Elevation: 314 m / 1030 ft

Average Annual Rainfall: 120.6 cm / 47.5 in

Average January Temperature: 21.6°C / 71°F

Average July Temperature: 28°C / 82°F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Tourism, the teak industry, silver and wood articles, pottery, silk and cotton goods

Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug

Time Zone: GMT+ 7

Country Dialing Code: +66

Area Code: 53

Number of Buddhist temples: over 300

Estimated number of tourists/year: 24,000

Did You Know?

Chiang Mai means "new city" and was founded by King Mengrai in 1296. It became the capital of the Lannathai kingdom, following Chiang Rai.