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'Mae On' is a minor district (''king amphoe'') of Chiang Mai Province in the north of Thailand.
The district is located about 40km east of the city Chiang Mai. Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise) San Kamphaeng and Doi Saket (Chiang Mai Province), Mueang Pan and Mueang Lampang of Lampang Province, Ban Thi, Mueang Lamphun and Mae Tha of Lamphun Province.
The Mai Ta Khai National Park protecting the source of the Ping River is located in this district.
Mae On is a popular destination for rock climbers who wish to climb the limestone cliffs of Crazy Horse Buttress. Other tourist attractions of the town include natural hot springs and Mae On Cave.
The minor district was split off from San Kamphaeng district in 1994.
The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (''tambon''), which are further subdivided into 49 villages (''muban''). There are no municipal (''thesaban'') areas. Each of the ''tambon'' is led by a tambon administrative organization (TAO).
'Mae On' is a minor district (''king amphoe'') of Chiang Mai Province in the north of Thailand.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| History |
| Administration |
Geography
The district is located about 40km east of the city Chiang Mai. Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise) San Kamphaeng and Doi Saket (Chiang Mai Province), Mueang Pan and Mueang Lampang of Lampang Province, Ban Thi, Mueang Lamphun and Mae Tha of Lamphun Province.
The Mai Ta Khai National Park protecting the source of the Ping River is located in this district.
Mae On is a popular destination for rock climbers who wish to climb the limestone cliffs of Crazy Horse Buttress. Other tourist attractions of the town include natural hot springs and Mae On Cave.
History
The minor district was split off from San Kamphaeng district in 1994.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (''tambon''), which are further subdivided into 49 villages (''muban''). There are no municipal (''thesaban'') areas. Each of the ''tambon'' is led by a tambon administrative organization (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | On Nuea | ออนเหนือ | 10 | 3,552 | |
| 2. | On Klang | ออนกลาง | 11 | 4,985 | |
| 3. | Ban Sahakon | บ้านสหกรณ์ | 8 | 3,043 | |
| 4. | Huai Kaeo | ห้วยแก้ว | 8 | 2,888 | |
| 5. | Mae Tha | แม่ทา | 7 | 4,812 | |
| 6. | Tha Nuea | ทาเหนือ | 5 | 2,372 |
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