Country Thailand Time zone ICT (UTC+7) Geocode 5021 Population 44,760 (2014) | Seat Pong Tam Postal code 50320 Area 510.9 km² Province Chiang Mai Province | |
Chai Prakan (Thai: ไชยปราการ - sometimes transcribed as "Chaiprakan" ) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.
Contents
- Map of Chai Prakan District Chiang Mai Thailand
- Geography
- History
- Central administration
- Local administration
- References
Map of Chai Prakan District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Geography
Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise) Phrao, Chiang Dao, Fang of Chiang Mai Province and Mae Suai of Chiang Rai Province.
The Khun Tan Range stretches from north to south along the eastern side of the district. The western tip of the district lies within the Daen Lao Range.
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) Chai Prakarn was created on January 1, 1988, when four tambon were split off from Fang district. It was upgraded to a full district on July 4, 1994.
Central administration
The district Chai Prakan is subdivided into four subdistricts (Tambon), which are further subdivided into 44 administrative villages (Muban).
Local administration
There are two subdistrict municipalities (Thesaban Tambon) in the district:
There are two subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: