Sikao District

Sikao
สิเกา
Amphoe

Amphoe location in Trang Province
Coordinates: 7°34′18″N 99°20′42″E / 7.57167°N 99.34500°E / 7.57167; 99.34500Coordinates: 7°34′18″N 99°20′42″E / 7.57167°N 99.34500°E / 7.57167; 99.34500
Country  Thailand
Province Trang
Seat Bo Hin
Area
  Total 524.0 km2 (202.3 sq mi)
Population (2005)
  Total 34,486
  Density 63.6/km2 (165/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 92150
Geocode 9205

Sikao (Thai: สิเกา) is a district (Amphoe) in the northwestern part of Trang Province, Thailand.

History

Sikao district was established in 1887. The present district office was officially opened March 1, 1987. Sikao district administrative office is located in Bohin subdistrict (Sikao townships)

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise) Khlong Thom of Krabi Province, Wang Wiset, Mueang Trang and Kantang of Trang Province. To the west is the Andaman Sea.

Goods product and incomes

Tourist destination

Hotel, resorts and restaurant

Education

Official office in Sikao District

Pier

Administration

The district is subdivided into 5 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 40 villages (muban). There are two townships (thesaban tambon) - Sikao covers parts of tambon Bo Hin, and Khuan Kun covers parts of Kalase. There are further 5 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
1.Bo Hinบ่อหิน97,780
2.Khao Mai Kaeoเขาไม้แก้ว95,961
3.Kalaseกะลาเส87,611
4.Mai Fatไม้ฝาด78,296
5.Na Mueang Phetนาเมืองเพชร74,838
 

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