Amphoe Kaeng Hang Maeo
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| Province: | Chanthaburi |
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| Area: | 1,254.1 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 36,453 (2005) |
| Pop. density: | 29.1 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 2208 |
| Postal code: | 22160 |
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Kaeng Hang Maeo (Thai: แก่งหางแมว) is the northwesternmost district (Amphoe) of Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand.
[edit] Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Soi Dao, Khao Khitchakut, Tha Mai, Na Yai Am of Chanthaburi Province, Klaeng, Khao Chamao of Rayong Province, Bo Thong of Chonburi Province, Tha Takiap of Chachoengsao Province and Wang Sombun of Sa Kaeo Province.
[edit] History
The minor district (King Amphoe) Kaeng Hang Maeo was established in 1990 by splitting it from Tha Mai district. It was upgraded to a full district in 1992.
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 communes (tambon), which are further subdivided into 62 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and further 5 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
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| 1. | Kaeng Hang Maeo | แก่งหางแมว | 21 | 8,395 | |
| 2. | Khun Song | ขุนซ่อง | 17 | 10,671 | |
| 3. | Sam Phinong | สามพี่น้อง | 9 | 5,345 | |
| 4. | Phawa | พวา | 12 | 9,086 | |
| 5. | Khao Wongkot | เขาวงกต | 3 | 2,956 |
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| Amphoe of Chanthaburi |  |
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| Amphoe: |
Mueang Chanthaburi - Khlung - Tha Mai - Pong Nam Ron - Makham - Laem Sing - Soi Dao - Kaeng Hang Maeo - Na Yai Am |
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| King Amphoe: | Khao Khitchakut | ||
