Chae Hom (Thai: แจ้ห่ม, pronounced [t͡ɕɛ̂ː hòm]) is a district (amphoe) of Lampang province, northern Thailand.

Chae Hom
แจ้ห่ม
National Highway No. 1035
District location in Lampang province
District location in Lampang province
Coordinates: 18°42′46″N 99°33′27″E / 18.71278°N 99.55750°E / 18.71278; 99.55750
CountryThailand
ProvinceLampang
SeatWichet Nakhon
Area
 • Total1,349.121 km2 (520.899 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total42,457
 • Density31.2/km2 (81/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code52120
Geocode5206

Geography

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The Wang River valley, Chae Hom District, with the mountains of the Phi Pan Nam Range in the distance, as seen from Rte 1252 in the mountains of the Khun Tan Range

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Wang Nuea, Ngao, Mae Mo, Mueang Lampang and Mueang Pan of Lampang Province.

Administration

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The district is divided into seven subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 58 villages (mubans). Chae Hom is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Chae Hom. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Chae Hom แจ้ห่ม 10 8,903
2. Ban Sa บ้านสา 7 5,299
3. Pong Don ปงดอน 8 5,188
4. Mae Suk แม่สุก 11 7,400
5. Mueang Mai เมืองมาย 5 3,332
6. Thung Phueng ทุ่งผึ้ง 6 4,121
7. Wichet Nakhon วิเชตนคร 11 8,214

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