Pakham district

Pakham (Thai: ปะคำ, pronounced [pā.kʰām]) is a district (amphoe) in the southwestern part of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand.

Pakham
ปะคำ
District location in Buriram province
District location in Buriram province
Coordinates: 14°26′18″N 102°43′32″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceBuriram
SeatPakham
Area
  Total296.029 km2 (114.297 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total43,446
  Density146.8/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code31220
Geocode3112

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Non Suwan, Nang Rong, Lahan Sai, Non Din Daeng of Buriram Province and Soeng Sang of Nakhon Ratchasima province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 1 December 1978, when the three tambons Pakham, Thai Charoen, and Nong Bua were split off from Lahan Sai district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 15 March 1985.[2]

Motto

The Pakham District's motto is "Golden Buddha image, The inscription millennium, Pakham Mahout and prosperous of civilization."

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 74 villages (mubans). Pakham is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Pakham. There are also five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Pakhamปะคำ96,782
2.Thai Charoenไทยเจริญ146,922
3.Nong Buaหนองบัว115,914
4.Khok Mamuangโคกมะม่วง2113,165
5.Hu Thamnopหูทำนบ1910,663

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