Ban Phraek District

Ban Phraek (Thai: บ้านแพรก, pronounced [bâːn pʰrɛ̂ːk]) is the northernmost district of Ayutthaya Province.

Ban Phraek

บ้านแพรก
Amphoe location in Ayutthaya Province
Coordinates: 14°38′52″N 100°34′57″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceAyutthaya
SeatBan Phraek
Tambon5
Area
  Total39.1 km2 (15.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total9,250
  Density236.6/km2 (613/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code13240
Geocode1416

History

Tambon Phraek was separated from Maha Rat district to become a minor district (king amphoe) in 1937. It was upgraded to a full district on 10 December 1959.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mueang Lopburi of Lopburi Province, Don Phut of Saraburi Province, Maha Rat of Ayutthaya Province, and Chaiyo of Ang Thong Province.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 27 villages (muban). Ban Phraek has township (thesaban tambon) status and covers parts of tambon Ban Phraek and Sam Phaniang. There are two tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

Nr. Name Thai name Villages Pop.     
1.Ban Phraekบ้านแพรก52,301
2.Ban Maiบ้านใหม่51,624
3.Sam Phaniangสำพะเนียง62,477
4.Khlong Noiคลองน้อย61,383
5.Song Hongสองห้อง51,465
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