Amphoe Khok Samrong
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| Province: | Lopburi |
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| Area: | 982.5 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 86,381 (2000) |
| Pop. density: | 87.9 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 1603 |
| Postal code: | 15120 |
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Khok Samrong is a district (Amphoe) of Lopburi Province in central Thailand. The district is the transportation hub of the province.
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[edit] History
Originally named Phu Kha, the minor district (King Amphoe) was renamed to Sa Bot in 1909. In 1915 it became a full district and renamed to Khok Samrong, as the district office was relocated to there.
[edit] Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Nong Muang, Sa Bot, Chai Badan, Phatthana Nikhom, Mueang Lopburi and Ban Mi.
[edit] Misc
Kasetsart University Lopburi campus is located in Tambon Phaniat, Khok Samrong district.
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 13 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 137 villages (muban). The township (thesaban tambon) Khok Samrong covers parts of the tambon Khok Samrong. There are further 13 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| 1. | Khok Samrong | โคกสำโรง | |
| 2. | Ko Kaeo | เกาะแก้ว | |
| 3. | Thalung Lek | ถลุงเหล็ก | |
| 4. | Lum Khao | หลุมข้าว | |
| 5. | Huai Pong | ห้วยโป่ง | |
| 6. | Khlong Ket | คลองเกตุ | |
| 7. | Sakae Rap | สะแกราบ | |
| 8. | Phaniat | เพนียด | |
| 9. | Wang Phloeng | วังเพลิง | |
| 10. | Dong Marum | ดงมะรุม | |
| 18. | Wang Khon Khwang | วังขอนขว้าง | |
| 20. | Wang Chan | วังจั่น | |
| 22. | Nong Khaem | หนองแขม |
Missing numbers are tambon which now form Nong Muang and Khok Charoen district.
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