Country Thailand Time zone THA (UTC+7) Geocode 8003 Population 40,406 (2012) | Seat Khao Kaeo Postal code 80230 Area 342.9 km² | |
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Province Nakhon Si Thammarat Province | ||
Lan Saka (Thai: ลานสกา) is a district (Amphoe) of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand.
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Map of Lan Saka District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
History
The district was at first a minor district (King Amphoe) named Khao Kaeo (เขาแก้ว), which was a subordinate of Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat. When the district office was moved to tambon Lan Saka, the district was renamed accordingly. In 1958 it was upgraded to a full district.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phrom Khiri, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phra Phrom, Ron Phibun, Thung Song, Chang Klang, Chawang and Phipun.
The Khao Luang National Park is located in Lan Saka district.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 42 villages (muban). Lan Saka is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Khao Kaeo. There are further 5 Tambon administrative organizations.