Si Sakhon District

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Si Sakhon
ศรีสาคร
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Narathiwat Province
Amphoe location in Narathiwat Province
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Country  Thailand
Province Narathiwat
Seat Sako
Area
 • Total 500.1 km2 (193.1 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 31,576
 • Density 63.1/km2 (163/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 96210
Geocode 9607

Si Sakhon (Thai: ศรีสาคร) is a district (amphoe) of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand.

History

Originally Tambon Sa Ko was a part of the Rueso district, but the development division of the Thai military settled in the area from 1963–1974, thus developing the infrastructure of Tambon Sa Ko. The interior ministry subsequently created Si Sakhon minor district (King Amphoe) consisting of the two tambon, Sako and Tamayung, on September 23, 1974.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on March 25, 1979.[2][3]

Etymology

The name Si Sakhon refers to the Sai Buri River, which flows through the middle of the district.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Rueso, Ra-ngae and Chanae of Narathiwat Province, and Than To and Bannang Sata of Yala Province.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 39 villages (muban). The township (thesaban tambon) Si Sakhon covers parts of tambon Si Sakhon and Sa Ko. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
1. Sako ซากอ 6 6,992
2. Tamayung ตะมะยูง 6 4,734
3. Si Sakhon ศรีสาคร 10 8,473
4. Choeng Khiri เชิงคีรี 4 4,750
5. Kalong กาหลง 4 2,730
6. Si Banphot ศรีบรรพต 9 3,897

References

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  3. narathiwat.go.th

External links

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