Kao Liao (Thai: เก้าเลี้ยว, pronounced [kâːw lía̯w]) is a district (amphoe) of Nakhon Sawan province, central Thailand.

Kao Liao
เก้าเลี้ยว
Kao Liao Hospital
Kao Liao Hospital
District location in Nakhon Sawan province
District location in Nakhon Sawan province
Coordinates: 15°51′1″N 100°4′43″E / 15.85028°N 100.07861°E / 15.85028; 100.07861
CountryThailand
ProvinceNakhon Sawan
SeatKao Liao
Area
  Total
256.73 km2 (99.12 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
  Total
34,852
  Density135.75/km2 (351.60/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
60230
Geocode6006

History

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The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 1 October 1969, when five tambons were split off from Banphot Phisai district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 28 June 1973.[2]

Geography

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Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Banphot Phisai of Nakhon Sawan province; Pho Thale of Phichit province; Chum Saeng and Mueang Nakhon Sawan of Nakhon Sawan.

Administration

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The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 44 villages (mubans). Kao Liao is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers the whole tambon Kao Liao. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations (TAO) in the district.

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Maha Photมหาโพธิ55,986
2.Kao Liaoเก้าเลี้ยว54,988
3.Nong Taoหนองเต่า106,922
4.Khao Dinเขาดิน127,149
5.Hua Dongหัวดง129,798

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