Sida district

Sida (Thai: สีดา, pronounced [sǐː.dāː]) is a district (amphoe) in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.

Sida
สีดา
District location in Nakhon Ratchasima province
District location in Nakhon Ratchasima province
Coordinates: 15°32′33″N 102°33′57″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceNakhon Ratchasima
SeatSida
Area
  Total170.1 km2 (65.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
  Total24,540
  Density144.3/km2 (374/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code30430, 30120
Geocode3031

History

The area of Sida was separated from Bua Yai district and made a minor district on 1 July 1997.[1] On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] On 24 August the upgrade became official.[3]

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise): Bua Lai, Prathai, Non Daeng, and Bua Yai.

Administration

The district is divided into five subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 50 villages (mubans). Sida is also the only township (thesaban tambon) and covers parts of tambons Sida, Phon Thong, and Sam Mueang.

1.Sidaสีดา
2.Phon Thongโพนทอง
3.Non Praduโนนประดู่
4.Sam Mueangสามเมือง
5.Nong Tat Yaiหนองตาดใหญ่

References

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