Chaturaphak Phiman district

Chaturaphak Phiman (Thai: จตุรพักตรพิมาน) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Roi Et province, Thailand.

Chaturaphak Phiman
จตุรพักตรพิมาน
District location in Roi Et province
District location in Roi Et province
Coordinates: 15°50′46″N 103°33′25″E / 15.84611°N 103.55694°E / 15.84611; 103.55694
CountryThailand
ProvinceRoi Et
SeatHua Chang
Area
 • Total522.0 km2 (201.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total81,749
 • Density148.9/km2 (386/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code45180
Geocode4504

Geography

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Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Si Somdet, Mueang Roi Et, At Samat (at a single point), Mueang Suang, Kaset Wisai of Roi Et Province and Wapi Pathum of Maha Sarakham province.

History

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The district was renamed from Hua Chang to Chaturaphak Phiman in 1939.[1]

Administration

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The district is divided into 12 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 146 villages (mubans). Chaturaphak Phiman is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Hua Chang. There are a further 12 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Hua Chang หัวช้าง 13 12,642
2. Nong Phue หนองผือ 11 7,687
3. Mueang Hong เมืองหงส์ 17 7,601
4. Khok Lam โคกล่าม 16 7,493
5. Nam Sai น้ำใส 9 5,140
6. Dong Daeng ดงแดง 15 9,029
7. Dong Klang ดงกลาง 9 5,982
8. Pa Sang ป่าสังข์ 14 6,123
9. I Ngong อีง่อง 9 4,354
10. Lin Fa ลิ้นฟ้า 10 4,581
11. Du Noi ดู่น้อย 14 6,712
12. Si Khot ศรีโคตร 9 4,405

References

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  1. ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 56 (ก): 354–364. April 17, 1939. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2009.
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