Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai is a major city located in northern Thailand that serves as the capital of Chiang Mai province. It is an important cultural and economic center in the region, known for its historical significance and role as a hub for tourism and commerce in northern Thailand.
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Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second-largest city in Thailand by urban population. It is 700 km (435 mi) north of Bangkok in a mountainous region called the Thai highlands, and has a population of approximately 127,000 within the city municipality and an urban population of about 1.2 million as of 2023.
The heart of the city is commonly defined by a square area about 1.6 km × 1.6 km. It is bordered by ancient red brick walls (now only remnants) and has a moat surrounding it.