Manang district, Thailand

Manang (Thai: มะนัง, pronounced [mā.nāŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Satun Province, southern Thailand.

Manang
มะนัง
District location in Satun Province
District location in Satun Province
Coordinates: 7°0′0″N 99°55′18″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceSatun
SeatPalm Phatthana
Area
  Total207.8 km2 (80.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total14,611
  Density70.3/km2 (182/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code91130
Geocode9107

History

The district was created on 15 July 1996 by splitting two tambons from Khuan Kalong District[1] On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] On August 24 the upgrade became official.[3]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Palian of Trang Province, Khuan Kalong, La-ngu and Thung Wa of Satun Province.

Administration

The district is divided into two sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 18 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and two tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.     
1.Palm Phatthanaปาล์มพัฒนา98,347
2.Nikhom Phatthanaนิคมพัฒนา96,264

References

All data about Manang and Palm Phatthana in English

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