Kaeng Hang Maeo district

Kaeng Hang Maeo
แก่งหางแมว
District location in Chanthaburi province
District location in Chanthaburi province
Coordinates: 13°0′30″N 101°54′18″E / 13.00833°N 101.90500°E / 13.00833; 101.90500
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

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

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 Maeo แก่งหางแมว 21 8,395
2. Khun Song ขุนซ่อง 17 10,671
3. Sam Phi Nong สามพี่น้อง 9 5,345
4. Phawa พวา 12 9,086
5. Khao Wongkot เขาวงกต 3 2,956

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