Na Pho district

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Geography

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

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

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

Administration

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 Pho นาโพธิ์ 18 7,189
2. Ban Khu บ้านคู 15 6,947
3. Ban Du บ้านดู่ 12 5,613
4. Don Kok ดอนกอก 16 7,922
5. Si Sawang ศรีสว่าง 10 5,464

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