Phachi district

Phachi
ภาชี
Ban Phachi Junction, an eponymous
Ban Phachi Junction, an eponymous
District location in Ayutthaya province
District location in Ayutthaya province
Coordinates: 14°26′57″N 100°43′42″E / 14.44917°N 100.72833°E / 14.44917; 100.72833
CountryThailand
ProvinceAyutthaya
SeatPhachi
Tambon8
Area
 • Total104.5 km2 (40.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total30,481
 • Density291.7/km2 (755/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code13140
Geocode1409

Phachi (Thai: ภาชี, pronounced [pʰāːt͡ɕʰīː]) is a district in the eastern part of Ayutthaya province.

History

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

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

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

References

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