Betong District
| Betong เบตง | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
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| Coordinates: 5°46′25″N 101°3′38″E / 5.77361°N 101.06056°ECoordinates: 5°46′25″N 101°3′38″E / 5.77361°N 101.06056°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Yala |
| Seat | Betong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,328.0 km2 (512.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 54,620 |
| • Density | 41.1/km2 (106/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 95110 |
| Geocode | 9502 |
Betong (Thai: เบตง) is the southernmost district (Amphoe) of Yala Province, southern Thailand.
Geography
Betong is located at the boundary to Malaysia. To the north is Than To, to the east Chanae (Narathiwat Province). To the south is the Malayian state of Perak, to the west Kedah.
The highest point of the Sankalakhiri Range (Northern Titiwangsa Mountains), 1,533 m (5,030 ft) high Ulu Titi Basah (เขาหลวง), is located at the Thai/Malaysian border between Betong District and Hulu Perak district of Perak.[1]
History
In the past, this area was under Mueang Raman, Monthon Pattani. It was officially upgraded to be a district in 1868 in the name Yarom. In 1930, Phra Phichit Banchakan, the district name was changed to Betong.
The name Betong is actually the Thai corruption of Betung, its original Malay name means 'Bamboo'.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 27 villages (muban). Betong itself has town status (thesaban mueang) and covers the complete tambon Betong. Each of the remaining tambon is administrated by a Tambon administrative organization (TAO).
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