Country Thailand Time zone THA (UTC+7) Geocode 8023 Population 33,466 (2005) | Seat Suan Luang Postal code 80190 Area 124.1 km² | |
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Province Nakhon Si Thammarat Province | ||
Chaloem Phra Kiat (Thai: เฉลิมพระเกียรติ, [t͡ɕʰā.lɤ̌ːm pʰráʔ kìa̯t]) is a district (Amphoe) of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand.
Contents
- Map of Chaloem Phra Kiat District Nakhon Si Thammarat Thailand
- History
- Geography
- Administration
- References
Map of Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
History
The district was created on December 5, 1996, together with four other districts named Chaloem Phra Kiat in celebration of the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej accession to the throne.
The district was composed from three tambon Chian Khao, Don Tro and Suan Luang of Chian Yai district and tambon Thang Phun from Ron Phibun.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phra Phrom, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pak Phanang, Chian Yai, Cha-uat and Ron Phibun.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 4 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 37 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and 4 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).