Lue Amnat (Thai: ลืออำนาจ, pronounced [lɯ̄ː ʔām.nâːt]; Northeastern Thai: ลืออำนาจ, pronounced [lɯ̂ː ʔàm.nâːt]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Amnat Charoen province, northeastern Thailand.

Lue Amnat
ลืออำนาจ
District location in Amnat Charoen province
District location in Amnat Charoen province
Coordinates: 15°42′6″N 104°38′42″E / 15.70167°N 104.64500°E / 15.70167; 104.64500
CountryThailand
ProvinceAmnat Charoen
SeatAmnat
Area
  Total
191.8 km2 (74.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total
36,878
  Density192.3/km2 (498/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code37120
Geocode3707

Geography

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Neighbouring districts are (from the west clockwise): Hua Taphan, Mueang Amnat Charoen, Phana of Amnat Charoen Province, and Muang Sam Sip of Ubon Ratchathani province.

History

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The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 1 April 1991, when six tambons were split off from Mueang Amnat Charoen district.[1] In 1993 it was one of the districts which formed the newly created Amnat Charoen Province. The minor district was upgraded to a full district on 5 December 1996.[2]

Administration

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The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 79 villages (mubans). Amnat is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Amnat. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Amnatอำนาจ114,911
2.Dong Mayangดงมะยาง73,964
3.Pueaiเปือย137,396
4.Dong Bangดงบัง166,463
5.Rai Khiไร่ขี104,600
6.Maetแมด114,461
7.Khok Klangโคกกลาง115,083

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