Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai Population

          As of December 2004, Chiang Mai has a population of 1,603,220. (790,107 males and 813,113 females) The average population density is 80 inhabitants per square kilometer and the total number of households is 551,696.

          There are 1,251 villages of highland communities scattered across many districts in Chiang Mai, making up 70,820 households or 312,447 inhabitants. The majority of them are from 13 ethnic backgrounds including Karen, Musoe, Hmong, Leesaw, Akha, Yao, Lua, Chinese, Burmese, Palong, Tai Yai and Tai Lue. The majority of people living in Chiang Mai are Buddhist (around 91.8%). 1.17% of people are Muslim, 5.6% Christian, and 0.02% Brahmin, Hindu or Sikh. 1.41% subscribe to other religions and beliefs.