Chaloem Phra Kiat (Thai: เฉลิมพระเกียรติ, pronounced [t͡ɕʰā.lɤ̌ːm pʰráʔ kìa̯t]) is a district (amphoe) of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, southern Thailand.

Chaloem Phra Kiat เฉลิมพระเกียรติ
District
District location in Nakhon Si Thammarat province
Coordinates: 8°10′36″N 100°2′6″E
Country	Thailand
Province	Nakhon Si Thammarat
Seat	Suan Luang
Area
• Total	124.1 km2 (47.9 sq mi)
Population  (2005)
• Total	33,466
• Density	269.7/km2 (699/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	80190
Geocode	8023

History

The district was created on 5 December 1996, together with four other districts named Chaloem Phra Kiat in celebration of the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne.

The district was composed of three tambons: Chian Khao, Don Tro, and Suan Luang of Chian Yai district and tambon Thang Phun from Ron Phibun.[1]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Phra Phrom, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pak Phanang, Chian Yai, Cha-uat, and Ron Phibun.

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 37 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.      1. Chian Khao เชียรเขา 13 6,868 2. Don Tro ดอนตรอ 5 6,271 3. Suan Luang สวนหลวง 13 11,190 4. Thang Phun ทางพูน 6 9,137

References

External links

• amphoe.com

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