Prachaksinlapakhom District

Prachaksinlapakhom
ประจักษ์ศิลปาคม
Amphoe

Amphoe location in Udon Thani Province
Coordinates: 17°16′22″N 102°59′39″E / 17.27278°N 102.99417°E / 17.27278; 102.99417Coordinates: 17°16′22″N 102°59′39″E / 17.27278°N 102.99417°E / 17.27278; 102.99417
Country  Thailand
Province Udon Thani
Seat Na Muang
Tambon 3
Muban 41
Amphoe established 1997
Area
  Total 144.8 km2 (55.9 sq mi)
Population (2015)
  Total 25,332
  Density 215.1/km2 (557/sq mi)
Time zone ICT (UTC+7)
Postal code 41110
Geocode 4125

Prachaksinlapakhom (Thai: ประจักษ์ศิลปาคม) is a district (amphoe) in central Udon Thani Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Nong Han, Ku Kaeo, Kumphawapi, and Mueang Udon Thani.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was established on 1 June 1997 by splitting it from Kumphawapi District. The creation became effective on 1 July 1997.[1]

Following a decision of the Thai government on 15 May 2007, all of the 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August, the upgrade became official.[3]

Administration

Central administration

The district Prachaksinlapakhom is subdivided into 3 subdistricts (Tambon), which are further subdivided into 41 administrative villages (Muban).

No. Name Thai Villages Pop.[4]
1.Na Muangนาม่วง1410,448
2.Huai Sam Phatห้วยสามพาด137,000
3.Um Chanอุ่มจาน147,884

Local administration

There are 3 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:

References

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