What Are People From Chiang Mai Called?

Name: Chiang Mai
Address: Southeast Asia, Thailand

Southeast Asia, Thailand

Thailand

People from Chiang Mai are called:

People from Chiang Mai are called Chiang Maian.

Demonym:

Chiang Maian

Pronunciation:

/tʃɪæŋ ˈmaɪ/

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About Chiang Mai

Largest city in northern Thailand.
Cultural heart of northern Thailand with over 300 temples.
Known for mountains, hill tribes, and elephant sanctuaries.
Popular digital nomad destination.
Famous for Yi Peng lantern festival and night bazaar.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,198,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Thailand
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Thai, meaning 'new city'. Founded in 1296 as capital of Lanna Kingdom.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Bangkok

685 km south

People are called:

Bangkokian

Hanoi

800 km east

People are called:

Hanoian

Phuket

1,200 km south

People are called:

Phuketian

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,198,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Thailand
Region:: Southeast Asia

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