Si Thep District
| Si Thep ศรีเทพ | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Phetchabun Province | |
| Coordinates: 15°27′12″N 101°4′2″E / 15.45333°N 101.06722°ECoordinates: 15°27′12″N 101°4′2″E / 15.45333°N 101.06722°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Phetchabun |
| Seat | Khok Sa-at |
| Area | |
| • Total | 810.0 km2 (312.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 63,300 |
| • Density | 78.1/km2 (202/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 67170 |
| Geocode | 6706 |
Si Thep (Thai: ศรีเทพ) is the southernmost district (Amphoe) of Phetchabun Province, Thailand, located in the Pa Sak valley.
History
The district was created on December 13 1970 as a minor district (King Amphoe) with territory from Wichian Buri district. It was upgraded to be Amphoe Si Thep on August 8, 1976.[1]
The ancient city of Si Thep was built in Khmer era. Prince Damrong found the area of the old city in 1905 when he visited Monthon Phetchabun. It is now the Si Thep historical park.
Geography
Neighboring district are (from the north clockwise) Wichian Buri of Phetchabun Province, and Lam Sonthi, Chai Badan and Khok Charoen of Lopburi Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 7 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 93 villages (muban). The township (thesaban tambon) Sawang Watthana covers parts of the tambon Sa Kruat. There are further 7 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
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