Makham district

Makham (Thai: มะขาม, pronounced [mā.kʰǎːm]) is a district (amphoe) in the centre of Chanthaburi province, eastern Thailand.

Makham
มะขาม
Ban Wang Dab, a village in Ang Khiri sub-district
Ban Wang Dab, a village in Ang Khiri sub-district
District location in Chanthaburi province
District location in Chanthaburi province
Coordinates: 12°40′25″N 102°11′48″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceChanthaburi
Area
  Total480.1 km2 (185.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total29,479
  Density61.4/km2 (159/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code22150
Geocode2205

History

The district was established in 1899, then named Tha Luang District. It dates back to an ancient Khmer city, which was under Thai rule since the Ayutthaya era. In 1917, it was renamed Makham.[1]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the southwest clockwise) Mueang Chanthaburi, Khao Khitchakut, Pong Nam Ron, and Khlung of Chanthaburi Province.

The important water resource is the Chanthaburi River.

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 59 villages (mubans). Makham is a sub-district municipality (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Makham. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai Villages Pop.[2]
1.Makhamมะขาม107,879
2.Tha Luangท่าหลวง082,328
3.Patthawiปัถวี126,884
4.Wang Saemวังแซ้ม124,018
6.Chamanฉมัน094,021
8.Ang Khiriอ่างคีรี084,916

Missing numbers are tambon which now form Khao Khitchakut District.

References

  1. ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง เปลี่ยนชื่ออำเภอ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 34 (ก): 40–68. 1917-04-29. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 7, 2011.
  2. "Population statistics 2008". Department of Provincial Administration. Archived from the original on 2012-08-19.
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