Phachi (Thai: ภาชี, pronounced [pʰāːt͡ɕʰīː]) is a district in the eastern part of Ayutthaya province.
Phachi
ภาชี | |
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Coordinates: 14°26′57″N 100°43′42″E / 14.44917°N 100.72833°E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Ayutthaya |
Seat | Phachi |
Tambon | 8 |
Area | |
• Total | 104.5 km2 (40.3 sq mi) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 30,481 |
• Density | 291.7/km2 (755/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 13140 |
Geocode | 1409 |
History edit
The district was created in 1953, by separating it from Uthai district.
Phachi in Thai means 'divide' or 'junction', which refers to the railway junction between the northern and northeastern branches in the district.
Geography edit
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Tha Ruea of Ayutthaya Province; Nong Saeng and Nong Khae of Saraburi province; and Uthai and Nakhon Luang of Ayutthaya.
Administration edit
The district is divided into eight sub-districts (tambon).
1. | Phachi | ภาชี | |
2. | Khok Muang | โคกม่วง | |
3. | Rasom | ระโสม | |
4. | Nong Nam Sai | หนองน้ำใส | |
5. | Don Ya Nang | ดอนหญ้านาง | |
6. | Phai Lom | ไผ่ล้อม | |
7. | Krachio | กระจิว | |
8. | Phra Kaeo | พระแก้ว |