Pa Phayom district

Pa Phayom (Thai: ป่าพะยอม, pronounced [pàː pʰā.jɔ̄ːm]) is the northernmost district (amphoe) of Phatthalung province, southern Thailand.

Pa Phayom
ป่าพะยอม
District location in Phatthalung province
District location in Phatthalung province
Coordinates: 7°50′24″N 99°55′6″E
CountryThailand
ProvincePhatthalung
SeatPa Phayom
Area
  Total386.4 km2 (149.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total32,280
  Density83.5/km2 (216/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code93210
Geocode9310

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the southeast clockwise) Khuan Khanun, Si Banphot of Phattalung Province, Huai Yot of Trang province and Cha-uat of Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was established on 19 January 1990, when four tambons were split off from Khuan Khanun district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 7 September 1995.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 39 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesabans). There are four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Pa Phayomป่าพะยอม75,764
2.Lan Khoiลานข่อย97,594
3.Ko Taoเกาะเต่า1311,281
4.Ban Phraoบ้านพร้าว107,641

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