Amphoe Khian Sa
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| Province: | Surat Thani |
| District office: | Khian Sa |
| Area: | 583.6 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 36,525 (2000) |
| Pop. density: | 62.6 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 8414 |
| Postal code: | 84260 |
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Khian Sa (Thai: เคียนซา) is a district (Amphoe) in Surat Thani Province, Thailand.
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Khiri Rat Nikhom, Phunphin, Ban Na Doem, Ban Na San, Wiang Sa, Phrasaeng and Phanom. It is about 60 kilometers away from the town Surat Thani.
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[edit] Geography
The district is located in the Khian Sa basin, which is crossed by the Tapi River, which also forms part of the eastern boundary of the district. The area of the district is mostly used for rice farming or rubber plantations, while along the river are swamps like the Nong Thung Thong swamp.
The main road through the district is Thai highway 44, which connects Krabi with Khanom.
[edit] History
The district was formed as a minor district (king amphoe) on December 15 1970, splitting it from Ban Na San district. On May 20 1974 it was elevated to full district status.
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 communes (tambon), which in turn are further subdivided into 52 villages (muban). Khian Sa has township status (thesaban tambon), covering parts of the tambon Khian Sa. Each of the tambon is administrated by a Tambon administrative office (TAO).
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[edit] External links
- Khian Sa police station (Thai only)
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| Amphoe of Surat Thani |  |
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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 | ||
