Tamot district
Tamot
ตะโหมด | |
|---|---|
 Amphoe location in Phatthalung Province | |
| 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 | UTC+7 (THA) |
| Postal code | 93160 |
| Geocode | 9304 |
Tamot (Thai: ตะโหมด, pronounced [tā.mòːt]) 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
- ^ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง แบ่งท้องที่อำเภอเขาชัยสน จังหวัดพัทลุง ตั้งเป็นกิ่งอำเภอตะโหมด (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 94 (70 ง): 3188. August 2, 1977.
- ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาตั้งอำเภอคลองลาน อำเภอสุคิริน อำเภอตะโหมด อำเภอห้วยทับทัน และอำเภอปากคาด พ.ศ. ๒๕๒๙ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 103 (45 ก special): 4–7. March 20, 1986.
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