Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nan
| Chaloem Phra Kiat เฉลิมพระเกียรติ |
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|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
| Amphoe location in Nan Province Amphoe location in Nan Province |
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| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Nan |
| Government | |
| • Marshal | Chusak Rooying |
| Area | |
| • Total | 518.690 km2 (200.267 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 9,347 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 55130 |
| Geocode | 5515 |
Chaloem Phra Kiat (Thai: เฉลิมพระเกียรติ) is a district (Amphoe) of Nan Province, northern 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 ascension to the throne.
The area of the district was created from two districts - tambon Huai Kon was previously part of Thung Chang district, while Khun Nan came from Bo Kluea district.[1]
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Bo Kluea, Pua and Thung Chang. To the north and east is Xaignabouli Province of Laos with an international border crossing at Huay Kon/Muang Ngeun.
The district is located in the Luang Prabang Range mountain area of the Thai highlands.[2]
Administration
The district is subdivided into 2 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 22 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and 2 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Huai Kon | ห้วยโก๋น | 7 | 2,894 | |
| 2. | Khun Nan | ขุนน่าน | 15 | 6,493 |
References
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- ↑ ดร.กระมล ทองธรรมชาติ และคณะ, สังคมศึกษา ศาสนาและวัฒนธรรม ม.1, สำนักพิมพ์ อักษรเจริญทัศน์ อจท. จำกัด, 2548, หน้า 24-25
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