Mueang Ranong (Thai: เมืองระนอง) is the capital district (amphoe mueang) of Ranong province, southern Thailand.
Mueang Ranong
เมืองระนอง | |
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![]() Phu Khao Ya landmark and local attraction | |
![]() District location in Ranong province | |
Coordinates: 9°58′2″N 98°38′2″E / 9.96722°N 98.63389°E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Ranong |
Seat | Khao Niwet |
Area | |
• Total | 713.7 km2 (275.6 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 90,569 |
• Density | 126.9/km2 (329/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 85000 |
Geocode | 8501 |
Geography
editNeighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) La-un of Ranong Province, Phato of Chumphon province, and Kapoe of Ranong. To the west across the Kraburi River estuary is the Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar.
Administration
editThe district is divided into nine sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 39 villages (muban). The town (thesaban mueang) Ranong covers tambon Khao Niwet. There are three sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambon): Ngao and Pak Nam each cover parts of the same-named tambons, while Bang Rin covers the whole tambon. There are a further seven tambon administrative organization (TAO).
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External links
edit- amphoe.com (Thai)
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