Khok Samrong (Thai: โคกสำโรง, pronounced [kʰôːk sǎm.rōːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Lopburi province in central Thailand. The district is the transportation hub of the province. Kasetsart University's Lopburi campus is in Tambon Phaniat, Khok Samrong District.
Khok Samrong
โคกสำโรง | |
|---|---|
 District location in Lopburi province | |
| Coordinates: 15°4′11″N 100°43′26″E / 15.06972°N 100.72389°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Lopburi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 982.5 km2 (379.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 86,381 |
| • Density | 87.9/km2 (228/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 15120 |
| Geocode | 1603 |
History
editOriginally named Phu Kha, the minor district (king amphoe) was renamed Sa Bot in 1909. In 1915 it became a full district and renamed Khok Samrong, as the district office was relocated there.
Geography
editNeighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise) Nong Muang, Sa Bot, Chai Badan, Phatthana Nikhom, Mueang Lopburi and Ban Mi.
Administration
editThe district is divided into 13 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 137 villages (mubans). The township (thesaban tambon) Khok Samrong covers parts of the tambon Khok Samrong. There are a further 13 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| 1. | Khok Samrong | โคกสำโรง | |
| 2. | Ko Kaeo | เกาะแก้ว | |
| 3. | Thalung Lek | ถลุงเหล็ก | |
| 4. | Lum Khao | หลุมข้าว | |
| 5. | Huai Pong | ห้วยโป่ง | |
| 6. | Khlong Ket | คลองเกตุ | |
| 7. | Sakae Rap | สะแกราบ | |
| 8. | Phaniat | เพนียด | |
| 9. | Wang Phloeng | วังเพลิง | |
| 10. | Dong Marum | ดงมะรุม | |
| 18. | Wang Khon Khwang | วังขอนขว้าง | |
| 20. | Wang Chan | วังจั่น | |
| 22. | Nong Khaem | หนองแขม |
Missing numbers are tambon which now form Nong Muang and Khok Charoen Districts.