Country Thailand Time zone THA (UTC+7) Geocode 3429 Population 24,970 (2005) | Seat Na Yia Postal code 34160 Area 227 km² Province Ubon Ratchathani Province | |
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Na Yia (Thai: นาเยีย) is a district (Amphoe) in the central part of Ubon Ratchathani Province, northeastern Thailand.
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Map of Na Yia District, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
History
Na Yia was separated from Det Udom district to create a minor district (King Amphoe) on May 31, 1993.
Following a decision of the Thai government on May 15, 2007, all of the 81 minor districts were to be upgraded to full districts. With the publishing in the Royal Gazette on August 24 the upgrade became official.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Sawang Wirawong, Phibun Mangsahan, Det Udom and Warin Chamrap.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 3 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 34 villages (muban). Na Yia is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Na Yia. There are further 3 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).