Na Pho (Thai: นาโพธิ์, pronounced [nāː pʰōː]; Northeastern Thai: นาโพธิ์, pronounced [nâː pʰôː]) is the northernmost district (amphoe) of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand.

Na Pho
นาโพธิ์
District location in Buriram province
District location in Buriram province
Coordinates: 15°38′42″N 102°57′6″E / 15.64500°N 102.95167°E / 15.64500; 102.95167
CountryThailand
ProvinceBuriram
SeatNa Pho
Area
  Total
255.0 km2 (98.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total
33,135
  Density129.9/km2 (336/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code31230
Geocode3113

Geography

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Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise) Phutthaisong of Buriram Province, Nong Song Hong of Khon Kaen province, Na Chueak and Yang Sisurat of Maha Sarakham province.

History

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The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 31 March 1981, when the four tambons Na Pho, Ban Khu, Ban Du, and Don Kok were split off from Phutthaisong district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 1 January 1988.[2]

Motto

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The Na Pho District's motto is "Northern city of Buriram, excellence culture, rocket festival and beautiful Na Pho's silk."

Administration

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The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 71 villages (mubans). Na Pho is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Na Pho and Si Sawang. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Na Phoนาโพธิ์187,189
2.Ban Khuบ้านคู156,947
3.Ban Duบ้านดู่125,613
4.Don Kokดอนกอก167,922
5.Si Sawangศรีสว่าง105,464

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