Phang Nga
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This article is about the town Phang Nga. For other uses, see Phang Nga (disambiguation).
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 Phang Nga
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| Coordinates: 8°27′52″N 98°31′54″E / 8.46444°N 98.53167°E | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Phang Nga Province |
| Districts of Thailand | Amphoe Mueang Phang Nga |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 9,559 |
Phang Nga (Thai: พังงา (Pronunciation)) is a town (thesaban mueang) in southern Thailand, capital of the Phang Nga Province. The town covers the whole tambon Thai Chang of Mueang Phang Nga district. As of 2005 it has a population of 9,559 and covers an area of 6.75 km².
The municipal administration was created on February 11 1937[1]. The town is subdivided into 9 wards (chumchon).
- Talat Yai (ตลาดใหญ่)
- Borirak Bamrung (บริรักษ์บำรุง)
- Samakkhi (สามัคคี)
- Thung Chedi (ทุ่งเจดีย์)
- Ruamchai Phatthana (ร่วมใจพัฒนา)
- Na Krok Khok Ya (นากรอกคอกหญ้า)
- Thanon Mai (ถนนใหม่)
- Khao Chang (เขาช้าง)
- Wang Mokaeng (วังหม้อแกง)
[edit] References
- ^ "About us". Phang Nga city administration. http://www.phangngacity.go.th/about_us.html. Note that B.E. 2479 ended on March 31.
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Coordinates: 8°27′52″N 98°31′54″E / 8.46444°N 98.53167°E
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