Mae Ka, Phayao

Mae Ka (Thai: แม่กา, pronounced [mɛ̂ː kāː]) is a village and subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Phayao District, in Phayao Province, Thailand. As of 2005, it has a total population of 17,629 people. It is located in the south-western part of the province, not far from the border with Lampang Province. It lies along the National Road 1 (Phahon Yothin Road),[1] and is connected by road to Phayao in the north and Luang Tai in Lampang Province in the south.[2] The University of Phayao lies to the south of the main urban area.

Mae Ka
แม่กา
Mae Ka is located in Thailand
Mae Ka
Mae Ka
Coordinates: 19°5′39″N 99°54′49″E
Country Thailand
ProvincePhayao
AmphoeMueang Phayao
Population
 (2005)
  Total17,629
Time zoneUTC+7 (Thailand)

Education

Health

  • University of Phayao Medical Center and Hospital
  • Ban Mae Ka Health Promotion Hospital
  • Ban Huai Kein Health Promotion Hospital

References

  1. Kānsư̄sān hǣng Prathēt Thai (1999). Annual report. Communications Authority of Thailand. p. 77. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  2. Maps (Map). Google Maps.


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