Si Sawat district

Si Sawat (Thai: ศรีสวัสดิ์, pronounced [sǐː sā.wàt]) is a district (amphoe) in Kanchanaburi province, western Thailand.

Si Sawat
ศรีสวัสดิ์
District
Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall, Si Sawat District
Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall, Si Sawat District
District location in Kanchanaburi province
District location in Kanchanaburi province
Coordinates: 14°35′57″N 99°6′50″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceKanchanaburi
SeatDan Mae Chalaep
Area
 • Total3,295.9 km2 (1,272.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)[1]
 • Total25,667
 • Density7.8/km2 (20/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code71250
Geocode7104

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Ban Rai of Uthai Thani province, Dan Chang of Suphanburi province, Nong Prue, Bo Phloi, Kanchanaburi, Sai Yok and Thong Pha Phum of Kanchanburi Province.

Si Nakharin Dam

The district is dominated by the Si Nakharin Reservoir, which is part of Khuean Srinagarindra National Park. The 140-metre-high Si Nakharin Dam was finished in 1980 and creates a 419 km2 impoundment of the Kwae Yai River. The dam has received criticism for being built on the Si Sawat fault line.[2]

Erawan Waterfall

To the south of the district is Erawan National Park, best known for its Erawan Waterfall.

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 33 villages (mubans). The township (thesaban tambon) Erawan covers parts of tambon Tha Kradan. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Pop.[1]
1.Na Suanนาสวน4,769
2.Dan Mae Chalaepด่านแม่แฉลบ5,003
3.Nong Petหนองเป็ด2,593
4.Tha Kradanท่ากระดาน5,085
5.Khao Chotเขาโจด4,364
6.Mae Krabungแม่กระบุง3,857

References
  1. "Population statistics 2017" (in Thai). Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  2. "What if the wall was to break". The Nation. 24 January 2002. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
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