Amphoe Khao Kho
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| Province: | Phetchabun |
| Area: | 1,333.0 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 27,540 (2000) |
| Pop. density: | 20.7 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 6711 |
| Postal code: | 67270 |
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Khao Kho (Thai: เขาค้อ) is a district (Amphoe) of Phetchabun Province, northern Thailand.
The name of the district comes from the a kind of palm tree name Kho (Livistona speciosa), that is found a lot in the area.
[edit] History
Between 1965-1984, this mountainous area was the battle field of the Thai communist party and the Royal Thai Army. It was established to be a minor district (King Amphoe) on August 21st, 1984.
[edit] Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Lom Kao, Lom Sak and Mueang Phetchabun of Phetchabun Province, Noen Maprang, Wang Thong and Nakhon Thai of Phitsanulok Province, and Dan Sai of Loei Province.
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 7 communes (tambon). There are no municipal areas (thesaban) within the district.
| 1. | Thung Samo | ทุ่งสมอ | |
| 2. | Khaem Son | แคมป์สน | |
| 3. | Khao Kho | เขาค้อ | |
| 4. | Rim Si Muang | ริมสีม่วง | |
| 5. | Sado Phong | สะเดาะพง | |
| 6. | Nong Mae Na | หนองแม่นา | |
| 7. | Khek Noi | เข็กน้อย |
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| Amphoe of Phetchabun |  |
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| Amphoe: |
Mueang Phetchabun - Chon Daen - Lom Sak - Lom Kao - Wichian Buri - Si Thep - Nong Phai - Bueng Sam Phan - Nam Nao - Wang Pong - Khao Kho |
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