Khiri Mat District
| Khiri Mat คีรีมาศ | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Sukhothai Province | |
| Coordinates: 16°50′0″N 99°48′6″E / 16.83333°N 99.80167°ECoordinates: 16°50′0″N 99°48′6″E / 16.83333°N 99.80167°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Sukhothai |
| Seat | Tanot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 521.9 km2 (201.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 56,585 |
| • Density | 108.4/km2 (281/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 64160 |
| Geocode | 6403 |
Khiri Mat (Thai: คีรีมาศ) is the southernmost district (Amphoe) of Sukhothai Province, central Thailand.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise) Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Mueang Sukhothai and Kong Krailat of Sukhothai Province, Bang Rakam of Phitsanulok Province and Phran Kratai of Kamphaeng Phet Province.
History
The district was renamed from Tanot to Khiri Mat in 1939.[1]
Administration
The district is subdivided into 10 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 101 villages (muban). There are two townships (thesaban tambon) - Tanot covers parts of tambon Tanot, and Thung Luang the whole tambon Thung Luang. There are further 9 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tanot | โตนด | 17 | 9,344 | |
| 2. | Thung Luang | ทุ่งหลวง | 13 | 7,807 | |
| 3. | Ban Pom | บ้านป้อม | 9 | 4,917 | |
| 4. | Sam Phuang | สามพวง | 10 | 5,105 | |
| 5. | Si Khiri Mat | ศรีคีรีมาศ | 11 | 5,203 | |
| 6. | Nong Chik | หนองจิก | 12 | 7,946 | |
| 7. | Na Choeng Khiri | นาเชิงคีรี | 10 | 5,776 | |
| 8. | Nong Krading | หนองกระดิ่ง | 6 | 3,418 | |
| 9. | Ban Nam Phu | บ้านน้ำพุ | 8 | 5,017 | |
| 10. | Thung Yang Mueang | ทุ่งยางเมือง | 5 | 2,052 |
References
- ↑ พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai) 56 (0 ก): 354–364. April 17, 1939.
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