Na Pho District

Na Pho (Thai: นาโพธิ์, pronounced [nāː pʰōː]) is the northernmost district (amphoe) of Buriram Province, northeastern Thailand.

Na Pho

นาโพธิ์
District location in Buriram Province
Coordinates: 15°38′42″N 102°57′6″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceBuriram
SeatNa Pho
Area
  Total255.0 km2 (98.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total33,135
  Density129.9/km2 (336/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code31230
Geocode3113

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise) Phutthaisong of Buriram Province, Nong Song Hong of Khon Kaen Province, Na Chueak and Yang Sisurat of Maha Sarakham Province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 31 March 1981, when the four tambons Na Pho, Ban Khu, Ban Du, and Don Kok were split off from Phutthaisong District.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 1 January 1988.[2]

Motto

The Na Pho District's motto is "Northern city of Buriram, excellence culture, rocket festival and beautiful Na Pho's silk."

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 71 villages (mubans). Na Pho is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Na Pho and Si Sawang. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Na Phoนาโพธิ์187,189
2.Ban Khuบ้านคู156,947
3.Ban Duบ้านดู่125,613
4.Don Kokดอนกอก167,922
5.Si Sawangศรีสว่าง105,464
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