Amphoe Dan Sai

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Dan Sai
ด่านซ้าย
Statistics
Province: Loei
District office: Dan Sai
17°16′48″N, 101°8′48″E
Area: 1,732.0 km²
Inhabitants: 49,270 (2005)
Pop. density: 28.4 inh./km²
Geocode: 4205
Postal code: 42120
Map
Map of Loei, Thailand highlighting Dan Sai

Dan Sai (Thai: ด่านซ้าย) is a district (Amphoe) in the western part of Loei Province, northeastern Thailand.

[edit] Geography

Dan Sai town
Dan Sai town

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Phu Ruea of Loei Province, Lom Kao and Khao Kho of Phetchabun Province, Nakhon Thai of Phitsanulok Province, and Na Haeo of Loei again. To the north is the Xaignabouli Province of Laos.

The source of the Pa Sak River is located in the mountains in the eastern part of the district. A big part of the district is part of the Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park.

[edit] Administration

The district is subdivided into 10 communes (tambon), which are further subdivided into 98 villages (muban). Dan Sai is also the only townshop (thesaban tambon) of the district, covering parts of the tambon Dan Sai. There are further 10 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
1. Dan Sai ด่านซ้าย 15 8,458
2. Pakman ปากหมัน 7 3,124
3. Na Di นาดี 9 3,936
4. Khok Ngam โคกงาม 7 4,659
5. Phon Sung โพนสูง 9 4,860
6. I Pum อิปุ่ม 13 4,595
7. Kok Sa Thon กกสะทอน 11 6,878
8. Pong โป่ง 11 6,057
9. Wang Yao วังยาว 7 3,563
10. Na Ho นาหอ 9 3,140


Amphoe of Loei Seal of Loei
Amphoe:

Mueang Loei - Na Duang - Chiang Khan - Pak Chom - Dan Sai - Na Haeo - Phu Ruea - Tha Li - Wang Saphung - Phu Kradueng - Phu Luang - Pha Khao

King Amphoe: Erawan - Nong Hin
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