Country Thailand Tambon 12 Time zone ICT (UTC+7) Area 120.2 km² | Seat Hua Phai Muban 58 Postal code 13150 Population 23,525 (2010) | |
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Province Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province | ||
Maha Rat (Thai: มหาราช; [māhǎː râːt]) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Ayutthaya Province in Thailand.
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Map of Maha Rat District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
History
Originally the district was named Khwaeng Nakhon Yai. It was converted to an amphoe in 1914 and changed its name to Maha Rat in 1917.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Ban Phraek of Ayutthaya Province, Don Phut of Saraburi Province, Bang Pahan of Ayutthaya Province, and Pa Mok, Mueang Ang Thong and Chaiyo of Ang Thong Province.
Administration
The district is divided into 12 sub-districts tambon, which are further subdivided into 58 villages muban. There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambon). Maha Rat covers the whole tambon Hua Phai and Maha Rat. Rong Chang covers the whole tambon Nam Tao, Rong Chang, Chao Pluk, and Phit Phian. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.