Saraphi district

Saraphi (Thai: สารภี) is a district (amphoe) of Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand.

Saraphi
สารภี
Wat Chedi Liam, a part of greater Wiang Kum Kam archaeology site
Wat Chedi Liam, a part of greater Wiang Kum Kam archaeology site
District location in Chiang Mai province
District location in Chiang Mai province
Coordinates: 18°42′48″N 99°2′11″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceChiang Mai
Area
  Total97.45 km2 (37.63 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total74,782
  Density767.4/km2 (1,988/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code50140
Geocode5019

Etymology

Saraphi is the Thai name for a tree, Mammea siamensis.

Geography

Saraphi borders the districts (from west clockwise) Hang Dong, Mueang Chiang Mai, San Kamphaeng of Chiang Mai Province, Mueang Lamphun of Lamphun province.

History

The district was established in 1891, then named Yang Noeng (ยางเนิ้ง). In 1927 it was renamed Saraphi.

Administration

The district is divided into 12 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 105 villages (mubans). Yang Noeng is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Yang Noeng, Saraphi, and Nong Phueng. The township Saraphi covers parts of tambon Saraphi. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Yang Noengยางเนิ้ง78,964
2.Saraphiสารภี96,959
3.Chom Phuชมภู96,873
4.Chai Sathanไชยสถาน84,567
5.Khua Mungขัวมุง105,510
6.Nong Faekหนองแฝก95,271
7.Nong Phuengหนองผึ้ง811,429
8.Tha Kwangท่ากว้าง72,856
9.Don Kaeoดอนแก้ว73,913
10.Tha Wang Tanท่าวังตาล139,299
11.San Saiสันทราย125,635
12.Pa Bongป่าบง63,506

See also

  • Chiang Mai Metropolitan Area

References


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