Ubolratana district

Ubolratana (Thai: อุบลรัตน์, RTGS: Ubonrat, pronounced [ʔùʔ.bōn.rát]) is a district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.

Ubolratana
อุบลรัตน์
District location in Khon Kaen province
District location in Khon Kaen province
Coordinates: 16°45′10″N 102°37′58″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceKhon Kaen
SeatKhuean Ubolratana
Area
  Total487.7 km2 (188.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total43,362
  Density88.9/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code40250
Geocode4008

The district is named after Princess Ubol Ratana, the eldest child of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) Ubolratana was established on 20 August 1974 by splitting the three tambons, Khok Sung, Na Kham, and Ban Dong from Nam Phong district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 25 March 1979.[2][3]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Khao Suan Kwang, Nam Phong, Mueang Khon Kaen, Ban Fang, Nong Ruea and Phu Wiang of Khon Kaen Province, and Non Sang of Nong Bua Lamphu province.

Economy

The Ubol Ratana Dam is in Khok Sung.

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 68 villages (mubans). Khuean Ubolratana is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Khuean Ubolratana. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Khok Sungโคกสูง138,469
2.Ban Dongบ้านดง1410,243
3.Khuean Ubolratanaเขื่อนอุบลรัตน์107,692
4.Na Khamนาคำ136,578
5.Si Suk Samranศรีสุขสำราญ95,367
6.Thung Pongทุ่งโป่ง95,013

References

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