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title: "Wiang Tan"
slug: "wiang-tan-hang-chat-lampang"
type: subdistrict
locale: en
updated: 2026-10-24
canonical: https://baanme.com/en/areas/wiang-tan-hang-chat-lampang
---

# Wiang Tan

*Thailand › Lampang › Hang Chat › Wiang Tan*

Wiang Tan is a subdistrict in Hang Chat, Lampang, known for its elephant-related attractions, including the Thai Elephant Conservation Center and the Elephant Hospital. The area has property inventory records available, with a school and a place of worship located nearby.

## Living in Wiang Tan

### About Wiang Tan

Wiang Tan is a subdistrict in Hang Chat, Lampang, in northern Thailand. The area has property inventory records, so listings can be found here for those considering a home or investment in the district.

The subdistrict is best known for its elephant-related attractions, making it a distinctive destination within Lampang province.

### Attractions

The Thai Elephant Conservation Center is located in Wiang Tan and is the area's most notable attraction. The Elephant Hospital is also located here, adding to the subdistrict's reputation as a center for elephant care and conservation.

These attractions draw visitors to the area and give the locality a unique identity compared with other parts of Hang Chat.

### Amenities

Daily needs in Wiang Tan are served by a small number of nearby facilities, including one school and one place of worship in the vicinity.

As a rural subdistrict, residents typically rely on these local amenities along with services in the wider Hang Chat district.

## Amenities in Wiang Tan

### Schools

- [โรงเรียนบ้านยางอ้อย](https://baanme.com/en/near/school-33ed81a9) — 11.7 km

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What's the air quality like in Wiang Tan?

Wiang Tan's annual mean PM2.5 is 24.3 µg/m³, against a WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³ and a Thai standard of 15 µg/m³. This is a Province-level-level reading, not a station within the area itself.

### What's the population of Wiang Tan?

Wiang Tan has a registered population of 8,252 (−2.9% since 2021).

## Available listings

- Properties to buy in Wiang Tan: https://baanme.com/en/buy/wiang-tan-hang-chat-lampang
- Properties to rent in Wiang Tan: https://baanme.com/en/rent/wiang-tan-hang-chat-lampang

## Sources

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