Phachi District
| Phachi ภาชี | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Ayutthaya Province | |
| Coordinates: 14°26′57″N 100°43′42″E / 14.44917°N 100.72833°ECoordinates: 14°26′57″N 100°43′42″E / 14.44917°N 100.72833°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Ayutthaya |
| Seat | Phachi |
| Tambon | 8 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 104.5 km2 (40.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 30,481 |
| • Density | 291.7/km2 (755/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 13140 |
| Geocode | 1409 |
Phachi (Thai: ภาชี; IPA: [pʰāːtɕʰīː]) is a district in the eastern part of Ayutthaya province.
History
The district was created in 1953, by separating it from Uthai district.
Phachi in Thai means divide or junction, which refers to the railway junction between the northern and northeastern branch within this district.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Tha Ruea of Ayutthaya Province, Nong Saeng and Nong Khae of Saraburi Province, and Uthai and Nakhon Luang of Ayutthaya again.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 8 subdistricts (tambon).
| 1. | Phachi | ภาชี | |
| 2. | Khok Muang | โคกม่วง | |
| 3. | Rasom | ระโสม | |
| 4. | Nong Nam Sai | หนองน้ำใส | |
| 5. | Don Ya Nang | ดอนหญ้านาง | |
| 6. | Phai Lom | ไผ่ล้อม | |
| 7. | Krachio | กระจิว | |
| 8. | Phra Kaeo | พระแก้ว |
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