Saraphi is a district (amphoe) of Chiang Mai Province, northern Thailand. Saraphi borders the districts (from west clockwise) Hang Dong, Mueang Chiang Mai, San Kamphaeng of Chiang Mai Province, Mueang Lamphun of Lamphun Province.
The district was established in 1891, then named Yang Noeng. In 1927 it was renamed Saraphi. The district is divided into 12 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 105 villages (muban). Yang Noeng is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Yang Noeng, Saraphi, and Nong Phueng. The township Saraphi covers parts of tambon Saraphi. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

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