Kham Khuean Kaeo District
| Kham Khuean Kaeo คำเขื่อนแก้ว | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Yasothon Province | |
| Coordinates: 15°39′11″N 104°18′32″E / 15.65306°N 104.30889°ECoordinates: 15°39′11″N 104°18′32″E / 15.65306°N 104.30889°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Yasothon |
| Seat | Lumphuk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 638.40 km2 (246.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 68,606 |
| • Density | 109.85/km2 (284.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 35110 |
| Geocode | 3504 |
Kham Khuean Kaeo (Thai: คำเขื่อนแก้ว, pronounced [kʰām kʰɯ̀a̯n kɛ̂ːw]) is a district (amphoe) of Yasothon Province in northeastern Thailand.
History
In 1917, the district was renamed to Lumphuk after its central subdistrict.[1] In 1953 it was named back to its original name Kham Khuean Kaeo.[2]
When Yasothon was separated from Ubon Ratchathani, Kham Khuean Kaeo was one of the districts which was relocated to the new province.[3]
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise) Mueang Yasothon and Pa Tio of Yasothon Province, Hua Taphan of Amnat Charoen Province, Khueang Nai of Ubon Ratchathani Province, Maha Chana Chai of Yasothon Province, and Phanom Phrai of Roi Et Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 13 subdistricts (tambon) which make up 115 villages (muban). Kham Khuean Kaeo is a subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of the subdistrict Lumphuk. Each of the subdistrict have a Tambon administrative organization (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai | Villages | Inh.[4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lumphuk | ลุมพุก | 15 | 13,044 |
| 2. | Yo | ย่อ | 11 | 6,579 |
| 3. | Song Pueai | สงเปือย | 9 | 4,346 |
| 4. | Phon Than | โพนทัน | 5 | 3,450 |
| 5. | Thung Mon | ทุ่งมน | 9 | 6,032 |
| 6. | Na Kham | นาคำ | 6 | 2,765 |
| 7. | Dong Khaen Yai | ดงแคนใหญ่ | 13 | 7,904 |
| 8. | Ku Chan | กู่จาน | 12 | 5,952 |
| 9. | Na Kae | นาแก | 8 | 3,624 |
| 10. | Kut Kung | กุดกุง | 7 | 4,657 |
| 11. | Lao Hai | เหล่าไฮ | 6 | 2,960 |
| 12. | Khaen Noi | แคนน้อย | 7 | 3,615 |
| 13. | Dong Charoen | ดงเจริญ | 7 | 3,678 |
References
- ↑ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง เปลี่ยนชื่ออำเภอ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai) 34 (0 ก): 40–68. 1917-04-29.
- ↑ พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนชื่ออำเภอและตำบลบางแห่ง พ.ศ. ๒๔๙๖ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai) 70 (25 ก): 492–496. 1953-04-14.
- ↑ ประกาศของคณะปฏิวัติ ฉบับที่ ๗๐ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai) 89 (21 ก ฉบับพิเศษ): 1–3. 1972-02-07.
- ↑ "Population statistics 2008". Department of Provincial Administration.
External links
- amphoe.com (Thai)