Kaeng Hang Maeo District

Kaeng Hang Maeo
แก่งหางแมว
Amphoe

Amphoe location in Chanthaburi Province
Coordinates: 13°0′30″N 101°54′18″E / 13.00833°N 101.90500°E / 13.00833; 101.90500Coordinates: 13°0′30″N 101°54′18″E / 13.00833°N 101.90500°E / 13.00833; 101.90500
Country  Thailand
Province Chanthaburi
Seat Kaeng Hang Maeo
Area
  Total 1,254.1 km2 (484.2 sq mi)
Population (2005)
  Total 36,453
  Density 29.1/km2 (75/sq mi)
Time zone ICT (UTC+7)
Postal code 22160
Geocode 2208

Kaeng Hang Maeo (Thai: แก่งหางแมว, pronounced [kɛ̀ŋ hǎːŋ mɛ̄ːw]) is the northwesternmost district (amphoe) of Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Soi Dao, Khao Khitchakut, Tha Mai, Na Yai Am of Chanthaburi Province, Klaeng, Khao Chamao of Rayong Province, Bo Thong of Chonburi Province, Tha Takiap of Chachoengsao Province and Wang Sombun of Sa Kaeo Province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) Kaeng Hang Maeo was established on 1 April 1990 by splitting off five tambon from Tha Mai district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 8 September 1992.[2]

Administration

The district is subdivided into 5 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 62 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and further 5 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
1.Kaeng Hang Maeoแก่งหางแมว218,395
2.Khun Songขุนซ่อง1710,671
3.Sam Phi Nongสามพี่น้อง95,345
4.Phawaพวา129,086
5.Khao Wongkotเขาวงกต32,956

References

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