Tamot District

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Tamot
ตะโหมด
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Phatthalung Province
Amphoe location in Phatthalung Province
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Country  Thailand
Province Phatthalung
Seat Mae Khari
Area
 • Total 264.2597 km2 (102.0312 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 27,982
 • Density 105.9/km2 (274/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 93160
Geocode 9304

Tamot (Thai: ตะโหมด) is a district (Amphoe) of Phatthalung Province, southern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Kong Ra, Khao Chaison, Bang Kaeo and Pa Bon of Phatthalung Province, Palian of Trang Province.

History

The district was established on August 1, 1977, when it was split off from Khao Chaison district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on March 20, 1986.[2]

Administration

The district is subdivided into 3 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 33 villages (muban). There are two townships (thesaban tambon) - Tamot covers parts of tambon Tamot and Khlong Yai, and Mae Khari parts of the same-named tambon. There are further 3 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
1. Mae Khari แม่ขรี 11 11,514
2. Tamot ตะโหมด 12 9,489
3. Khlong Yai คลองใหญ่ 10 6,979

References

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