Na Yia District

Na Yia (Thai: นาเยีย, pronounced [nāː jīa̯]) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Ubon Ratchathani Province, northeastern Thailand.

Na Yia

นาเยีย
Districtlocation in Ubon Ratchathani Province
Coordinates: 15°3′34″N 105°3′37″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceUbon Ratchathani
SeatNa Yia
Area
  Total227.0 km2 (87.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total24,970
  Density110.0/km2 (285/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code34160
Geocode3429

History

Na Yia was separated from Det Udom District to create a minor district (king amphoe) on 31 May 1993.[1]

On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] On 24 August the upgrade became official.[3]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Sawang Wirawong, Phibun Mangsahan, Det Udom and Warin Chamrap.

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 34 villages (mubans). Na Yia is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Na Yia. There are a further three tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Na Yiaนาเยีย1211,750
2.Na Diนาดี136,898
3.Na Rueangนาเรือง96,322

References


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