Lampang Province Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids

Lampang

ลำปาง

Province

Flag

Seal

Map of Thailand highlighting Lampang Province

Country

Thailand

Capital

Khelang Nakhon

Area

• Total

12,534.0 km² (4,839.4 sq mi)

Area rank

Ranked 10th

Population

(2014)

• Total

753,013

• Rank

Ranked 30th

• Density

60.07763/km² (155.6003/sq mi)

• Density rank

Ranked 67th

HDI

• HDI (2009)

0.748 (medium) (30th)

UTC+7 (ICT)

054

TH-52

ลำปาง

Lampang (Thai: ลำปาง) is a cool province in northern Thailand. It's known for its beautiful nature and rich history. Many people call it the "City of Horses" because horse-drawn carriages are still used there!

Geography
Economy
History
Tourism
- Local products
Culture
- Festivals
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Geography

Lampang is located in a wide valley. The Wang River flows through the province. This river is an important part of the local landscape.

The province is surrounded by mountain ranges. The tallest mountain in Lampang is Doi Luang. It stands very high at about 1,697 meters (5,568 feet). These mountains make the scenery very pretty.

Economy

Lampang is famous for a few key things. One big industry is making ceramic goods. You can find over 200 ceramic factories here! These factories make all sorts of items. They produce things like plant pots, decorative dolls, and dishes for eating. They also make building materials such as tiles.

Rice harvest in Wang Nuea District with the mountains of the Phi Pan Nam Range in the distance

Mining is another important activity in Lampang. People dig for special types of clay called ball clay and china stone. These are used to make ceramics. They also mine lignite, which is a type of coal.

The largest power plant in Southeast Asia that uses coal is in Lampang. It's located in Mae Mo district. This plant uses the lignite found nearby to create electricity. There's also a very large concrete factory north of Lampang city. It also uses lignite for power. Another rock mined here is limestone.

Besides mining and factories, farming is important too. Lampang is well-known for growing rice and delicious pineapples.

History

Lampang has a long and interesting past. Around the 11th century, the Khmer Empire ruled this area. Later, in 1292, King Mengrai of the Lanna kingdom took control. He made Lampang a part of his kingdom.

Singha lanna

Lampang officially became a province of Thailand in 1892. It has grown and changed a lot since then.

Wang River in Lampang City

Phra That Lampang Luang, Amphoe Ko Kha

Tourism

Lampang is a great place to visit. It has many interesting sights and unique local products.

Burmese-style Wat Srichum

Local products

Hand-made cotton (ผ้าทอมือ): Villagers create beautiful cotton fabrics. Each village has its own special patterns and designs.
Wood-carving (ไม้แกะสลัก): Carving wood is a big craft here. You can find many amazing wood carvings, especially in Tambon Na Khrua.
Terra-cotta or ceramics (เซรามิก): As you learned, Lampang is famous for its ceramics. The quality of these products is considered the best in Thailand.
Sa Paper (กระดาษสา): This is a special kind of paper. It's made from a soft wood using old traditional methods. The village of Ban Nam Thong is a main place where Sa Paper is made.

Culture

Lampang has many fun and unique festivals that show off its culture.

Festivals

Luang Wiang Lakhon Fair (งานหลวงเวียงละคอน): This fair celebrates Lampang's history. It showcases the old customs and traditions of the province.
Khantok Chang Fair (งานขันโตกช้าง หรือ สะโตกช้าง): This is an exciting elephant fair! It's a chance to see and learn about these amazing animals.

elephant train

Lampang Trains and Horse Carriages Day (งานวันรถไฟรถม้าลำปาง): This event happens in early April at the Nakhon Lampang Railway Station. It remembers the first royal train that arrived on April 1, 1916. People dress in old-fashioned clothes from 80 years ago. You can even take a ride in a horse carriage, just like in the old days!

Lampang Airport

Salung Luang Procession and Songkran Festival (งานแห่สลุงหลวงและสงกรานต์): This festival takes place from April 12-14 each year. On April 12, people decorate water bowls. On April 13-14, there are many activities. These include building sand pagodas and pouring water on elders to show respect. Of course, there's also water splashing, fairs, and lots of entertainment!