Phachi district

Phachi (Thai: ภาชี, pronounced [pʰāːt͡ɕʰīː]) is a district in the eastern part of Ayutthaya province.

Phachi
ภาชี
Ban Phachi Junction, an eponymous
Ban Phachi Junction, an eponymous
District location in Ayutthaya province
District location in Ayutthaya province
Coordinates: 14°26′57″N 100°43′42″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceAyutthaya
SeatPhachi
Tambon8
Area
  Total104.5 km2 (40.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
  Total30,481
  Density291.7/km2 (755/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code13140
Geocode1409

History

The district was created in 1953, by separating it from Uthai district.

Phachi in Thai means 'divide' or 'junction', which refers to the railway junction between the northern and northeastern branches in the district.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Tha Ruea of Ayutthaya Province; Nong Saeng and Nong Khae of Saraburi province; and Uthai and Nakhon Luang of Ayutthaya.

Administration

The district is divided into eight sub-districts (tambon).

1.Phachiภาชี
2.Khok Muangโคกม่วง
3.Rasomระโสม
4.Nong Nam Saiหนองน้ำใส
5.Don Ya Nangดอนหญ้านาง
6.Phai Lomไผ่ล้อม
7.Krachioกระจิว
8.Phra Kaeoพระแก้ว

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