Si Nakhon District

Si Nakhon (Thai: ศรีนคร, pronounced [sǐː ná(ʔ).kʰɔ̄ːn]) is a district (amphoe) of Sukhothai Province, in the lower northern region of Thailand.[1][2] It may also be spelled Sri Nakhon.

Si Nakhon

ศรีนคร
District location in Sukhothai Province
Coordinates: 17°20′53″N 99°59′27″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceSukhothai
SeatSi Nakhon
Area
  Total199.865 km2 (77.168 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total27,374
  Density88.3/km2 (229/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code64180
Geocode6408

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise): Sawankhalok and Si Satchanalai of Sukhothai Province, and Tron and Phichai of Uttaradit Province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) Si Nakhon was established on 20 January 1976, then consisting of the two tambons: Si Sakhon and Nakhon Doet of Sawankhalok District.[3] It was upgraded to a full district on 13 July 1981.[4]

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 49 villages (mubans). The township (thesaban tambon) Si Nakhon covers parts of tambon Si Nakhon. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Si Nakhonศรีนคร106,759
2.Nakhon Doetนครเดิฐ115,637
3.Nam Khumน้ำขุม105,674
4.Khlong Maphlapคลองมะพลับ106,317
5.Nong Buaหนองบัว82,987

References


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