Chulabhorn District
| Chulabhorn จุฬาภรณ์ | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province | |
| Coordinates: 8°4′30″N 99°52′12″E / 8.07500°N 99.87000°ECoordinates: 8°4′30″N 99°52′12″E / 8.07500°N 99.87000°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Nakhon Si Thammarat |
| Seat | Sam Tambon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 192.505 km2 (74.327 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 30,668 |
| • Density | 159.3/km2 (413/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 80130 |
| Geocode | 8019 |
Chulabhorn (Thai: จุฬาภรณ์) is a district (Amphoe) of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand.
The district is named in honor of HRH Princess Chulabhorn, the youngest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, at her 36th birthday.
History
The district was created on March 7, 1994 by merging the two tambon Ban Khuan Mut and Ban Cha-uat of Cha-uat district and the four tambon Khuan Nong Khwa, Thung Pho, Na Mo Bun and Sam Tambon of Ron Phibun district.[1]
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Ron Phibun, Cha-uat and Thung Song.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 27 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and 5 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
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References
- ↑ พระราชกฤษฎีกาตั้งอำเภอจุฬาภรณ์ จังหวัดนครศรีธรรมราช. Royal Gazette (in Thai) 111 (4 ก): 24–25. February 4, 1994.