Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima district
Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima (Thai: อำเภอเมืองนครราชสีมา) is the capital district (Amphoe Mueang) of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. which major city of district is the city of Nakhon Ratchasima.
Introduction
Nakhon Ratchasima is an ancient city. The present city was built in the reign of King Narai the Great of Ayutthaya kingdom. The king merged the two ancient cities, Mueang Sema and Mueang Khorakha Pura (Khorat) and moved to the present area. He named the new city Nakhon Ratchasima and set it as the eastern frontier city of Ayutthaya. The landscape of Nakhon Ratchasima city designed by French architect.
The city of various Khmer ruins and the famous statute of Khun Ying Mo named Nakhon Ratchasima or commonly known as "Khorat" is situated on Khorat plateu, the lower part of Northeastern plateau of Thailand. The city itself serves as the gateway to the Northeastern Region. From Bangkok, 256 kms. by car, 246 by train, it has and area 755.60 sq.km.(292 sq.ml.) or about 468,704 rai (185,311 acre) with residential registration population 429,853 people (2007 census).
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Non Thai, Non Sung, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Chok Chai, Pak Thong Chai, Sung Noen and Kham Thale So.
The main river through the district is the Lam Takhong.
Transportation
- BY CAR
Travelling by car from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima is most convenient, there are three alternative routes to choose depending on the starting point in Bangkok.
- FIRST ROUTE : Taking highway No. 1 (Phaholyotin) passing Don Muang Airport, Wang Noi, till arriving Saraburi. AT Saraburi, turns right along highway No. 2 (Friendship Highway) which finally leads to Nakhon Ratchasima. The total distance of this route is 256 kolometers.
- SECOND ROUTE : This alternative route is a little longer in distance but interesting towns and cities passing is a worth compensation. The direction is along highway No. 304 via Min Buri, Chachoengsao, Phanom Sarakham, Kabin Buri, Pak Thong Chai and finally Nakhon Ratchasima. The total distance is 273 kilometers.
- THIRD ROUTE : Taking Highway No. 305 passing Thanyaburi, Ongkharak to Nakhon Nayok. From Nakhon Nayok, take Highway No. 33 to Kabin Buri and turn left along Highway No. 304 passing Pak Thong Chai to Nakhon Ratchasima.
- BY BUS
There are several buses airconditioned (Coach Standard-1 and Standard-2)leaving from the Northeastern Bus Terminal (Kampaeng Phet 2 Road)to Nakhon Ratchasima Busterminal 2 (Mittraphap Rd.)and Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1 (Burin Rd.)with 3 service agency ; Air Korat Pattana, Ratchasima Tour and Suranaree Air. Further information for air-conditioned buses leave every 20 minutes throughout 24 hours.
- BY TRAIN
Trains leave Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lampong) many times daily to 6 station around Mueang district.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 25 subdistricts (tambon) in 27 local administration; There are contains 9 municipalities, which 1 city municipality (thesaban nakhon) - City of nakhon ratchasima or Koratcity covers the whole area of Nai Mueang subdistrict tambon and parts of Baan koh subdistrict and a 8 townships municipality(thesaban tambon) - Pho Kalang covers whole area of Pho Kalang subdistrict, Hua Ta Lae covers whole area of Hua Ta Lae subdistrict, Nong Pai Lom covers whole area of Nong Pai Lom subdistrict, Jo Ho covers parts of Jo Ho subdistricts and parts of Baan Koh subdistrict, Khok Soong covers whole area of Khok Soong subdsitrict, Paru Yai covers whole area of Paru Yai subdistrict, Khok Kruat covers parts of Khok Kruat subdistrict, Nong Khai Nam covers whole area of Nong Khai Nam subdistrict. And 18 Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)- Baan Koh, Baan Mai, Baan Pho, Chai Monkol, Jo Ho, Khok Kraut, Ma Roeng, Muen Wai, Nong Bua Sala, Nong Cha Boke, Nong Kra Toom, Nong Ra Wiang, Pa Noaw, Pol Krang, Pud Za, Si Moom, Suranaree and Ta Lad responsible for the non-municipal areas.[1]
| Local Administration Unit | Administration Type | Subdistricts | Population (2007 census) |
Area (km²) |
Distance to center (km) |
Pop.density (inh. per km²) |
House Hold (unit) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | City of Nakhon Ratchasima | Municipality | Nai Mueang,Baan Koh | 146,201 | 37.50 | 0 | 3,899 | 58,955 |
| 2. | Pho Kalang | Municipality | Pho Kalang | 24,815 | 55.23 | 15 | 449 | 9,069 |
| 3. | Hua Ta Lae | Municipality | Hua Ta Lae | 22,903 | 18.43 | 6 | 1,243 | 9,356 |
| 4. | Nong Pai Lom | Municipality | Nong Pai Lom | 21,004 | 17.89 | 2.5 | 1,174 | 10,231 |
| 5. | Jo Ho | Municipality | Jo Ho | 14,421 | 9.50 | 7 | 1,518 | 6,732 |
| 6. | Khok Soong | Municipality | Khok Soong | 9,322 | 30.56 | 15 | 305 | 2,768 |
| 7. | Paru Yai | Municipality | Paru Yai | 8,889 | 16.63 | 12 | 740 | 3,621 |
| 8. | Khok Kruat | Municipality | Khok Kruat | 7,132 | 3.00 | 18 | 2,377 | 2,748 |
| 9. | Nong Khai Nam | Municipality | Nong Khai Nam | 6,678 | 43.44 | 25 | 154 | 1,407 |
There are further 19 Subdistrict Administrative Organizations:องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบล;(SAO : อบต.)
| No. | Name | Thai name | Pop.(2007) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Baan Mai | บ้านใหม่ | 17,069 | |
| 2. | Suranari | สุรนารี | 15,674 | |
| 3. | Nong Bua Sala | หนองบัวศาลา | 14,776 | |
| 4. | Nong Rawiang | หนองระเวียง | 10,531 | |
| 5. | Khok Kruat | โคกกรวด | 12,072 | (in subdistrict administrative organization area.) |
| 6. | Cho Ho | จอหอ | 11,478 | (in subdistrict administrative organization area.) |
| 7. | Nong Chaboke | หนองจะบก | 10,482 | |
| 8. | Baan Kho | บ้านเกาะ | 9,744 | |
| 9. | Muen Wai | หมื่นไวย | 9,590 | |
| 10. | Put Sa | พุดซา | 9,296 | |
| 11. | Baan Pho | บ้านโพธิ์ | 8,597 | |
| 12. | Ma Roeng | มะเริง | 6,686 | |
| 13. | Nong Kratum | หนองกระทุ่ม | 6,359 | |
| 14. | Si Mum | สีมุม | 6,164 | |
| 15. | Chai Mongkol | ไชยมงคล | 6,067 | |
| 16. | Ta Lat | ตลาด | 5,209 | |
| 17. | Pha Nao | พะเนา | 4,783 | |
| 18. | Pon Krang | พลกรัง | 3,911 |
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