Satuek (Thai: สตึก, pronounced [sā.tɯ̀k]) is a district (amphoe) in the northeastern part of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand.

Satuek
สตึก
National Hwy 219 in Satuek District
National Hwy 219 in Satuek District
District location in Buriram province
District location in Buriram province
Coordinates: 15°17′51″N 103°17′31″E / 15.29750°N 103.29194°E / 15.29750; 103.29194
CountryThailand
ProvinceBuriram
Area
 • Total803.0 km2 (310.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total109,221
 • Density136.0/km2 (352/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code31150
Geocode3111

Geography

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Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise) Krasang, Huai Rat, Ban Dan, Khu Mueang, Khaen Dong of Buriram Province, Chumphon Buri, Tha Tum, Chom Phra, and Mueang Surin district of Surin province.

History

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Originally a tambon of Mueang Buriram district, the minor district (king amphoe) Satuek was created in 1938. It was upgraded to a full district on 1 November 1947.

Administration

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The district is divided into 12 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 190 villages (mubans). Satuek is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Satuek and Nikhom. There are a further 12 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Satuek สตึก 25 11,481
2. Nikhom นิคม 24 16,322
3. Thung Wang ทุ่งวัง 15 8,480
4. Mueang Kae เมืองแก 19 11,517
5. Nong Yai หนองใหญ่ 16 9,153
6. Ron Thong ร่อนทอง 18 11,839
9. Don Mon ดอนมนต์ 10 5,609
10. Chum Saeng ชุมแสง 18 10,175
11. Tha Muang ท่าม่วง 12 6,375
12. Sakae สะแก 13 7,170
14. Sanam Chai สนามชัย 12 6,469
15. Krasang กระสัง 8 4,631
 
Satuek market

Missing numbers are tambon which now form Khaen Dong District.

References

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