Mancha Khiri (Thai: มัญจาคีรี, pronounced [mān.t͡ɕāː khīː.rīː]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.

Mancha Khiri
มัญจาคีรี
District location in Khon Kaen province
District location in Khon Kaen province
Coordinates: 16°7′36″N 102°32′32″E / 16.12667°N 102.54222°E / 16.12667; 102.54222
CountryThailand
ProvinceKhon Kaen
SeatKut Khao
Area
 • Total735.825 km2 (284.104 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total72,244
 • Density98.2/km2 (254/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code40160
Geocode4017

Geography edit

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Nong Ruea, Ban Fang, Phra Yuen, Ban Haet, Ban Phai, Chonnabot, Khok Pho Chai of Khon Kaen Province; Kaeng Khro and Ban Thaen of Chaiyaphum province.

History edit

The district was renamed from Kut Khao to Mancha Khiri in 1939.[1]

Administration edit

The district is divided into eight subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 116 villages (mubans). Mancha Khiri is a township (thesaban tambon) and covers parts of tambon Kut Khao. There are a further eight tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Kut Khao กุดเค้า 17 12,775
2. Suan Mon สวนหม่อน 14 7,885
3. Nong Paen หนองแปน 16 9,109
4. Phon Phek โพนเพ็ก 14 7,957
5. Kham Khaen คำแคน 13 9,162
6. Na Kha นาข่า 17 9,919
7. Na Ngam นางาม 14 7,885
10. Tha Sala ท่าศาลา 11 7,552

Missing numbers belong to subdistricts which now form Khok Pho Chai District.

References edit

  1. ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 56 (ก): 354–364. April 17, 1939. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2009.

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