Amphoe Mueang Surat Thani
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| Province: | Surat Thani |
| Area: | 233.8 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 166,891 (2004) |
| Pop. density: | 713.8 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 8401 |
| Postal code: | 84100 |
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Surat Thani is the capital district (Amphoe Mueang) of Surat Thani Province in southern Thailand.
[edit] Geography
The district is located at the mouth of the Tapi River into the Bandon Bay of the Gulf of Thailand. Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Kanchanadit, Ban Na San, Ban Na Doem and Phunphin.
To the east of the district the Thathong River marks the natural boundary to Kanchanadit, while the boundary to Phunphin is partially marked by the western arm of the Tapi river. The Khun Thale is a small lake located in the center of the district. The Khao Tha Phet non-hunting area protects 4.65 km² of a hill south of the city Surat Thani.
[edit] History
The district was formed when in 1897 Mueang Chaiya and Kanchanadit were merged into a single province named Chaiya, with its administrative center located at Ban Don. In 1915 the province and town were renamed to Surat Thani.
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 11 communes (tambon), which are further subdivided into 59 villages (muban). Surat Thani itself is a town (thesaban mueang) and covers the tambon Talad and Bang Kung, and parts of the tambon Khlong Chanak, Bang Chana, Bang Baimai and Makham Tia. Wat Pradu has township (thesaban tambon) status. There are also 9 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
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| Amphoe of Surat Thani |  |
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| Amphoe: |
Mueang Surat Thani - Kanchanadit - Don Sak - Ko Samui - Ko Pha Ngan - Chaiya - Tha Chana - Khiri Rat Nikhom - Ban Ta Khun - Phanom - Tha Chang - Ban Na San - Ban Na Doem - Khian Sa - Wiang Sa - Phrasaeng - Phunphin - Chai Buri |
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| King Amphoe: | Vibhavadi | ||
