Kaeng Hang Maeo District

Kaeng Hang Maeo (Thai: แก่งหางแมว, pronounced [kɛ̀ŋ hǎːŋ mɛ̄ːw]) is the northwesternmost district (amphoe) of Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand.

Kaeng Hang Maeo

แก่งหางแมว
District location in Chanthaburi Province
Coordinates: 13°0′30″N 101°54′18″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceChanthaburi
SeatKaeng Hang Maeo
Area
  Total1,254.1 km2 (484.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total36,453
  Density29.1/km2 (75/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code22160
Geocode2208

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Soi Dao, Khao Khitchakut, Tha Mai, Na Yai Am of Chanthaburi Province, Klaeng, Khao Chamao of Rayong Province, Bo Thong of Chonburi Province, Tha Takiap of Chachoengsao Province and Wang Sombun of Sa Kaeo Province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) Kaeng Hang Maeo was established on 1 April 1990 by splitting off five tambon from Tha Mai District.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 8 September 1992.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 62 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesabans). There are five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Kaeng Hang Maeoแก่งหางแมว218,395
2.Khun Songขุนซ่อง1710,671
3.Sam Phi Nongสามพี่น้อง95,345
4.Phawaพวา129,086
5.Khao Wongkotเขาวงกต32,956

References

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