Amphoe Bacho
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Bacho บาเจาะ |
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|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Narathiwat Province |
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| Coordinates: 6°31′1″N 101°39′6″E / 6.51694°N 101.65167°ECoordinates: 6°31′1″N 101°39′6″E / 6.51694°N 101.65167°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand
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| Province | Narathiwat |
| Seat | Bacho |
| Tambon | 6 |
| Muban | 46 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 171.68 km2 (66.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 52,288 |
| • Density | 283.1/km2 (733/sq mi) |
| Time zone | ICT (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 96170 |
| Geocode | 9603 |
Bacho (Thai: บาเจาะ) is the northernmost district (amphoe) of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand.
In 1908 the district was established as the minor district (king amphoe) Champako (จำปากอ), which was upgraded to a full district the following year. In 1917 the district was renamed to Bacho.
The district was part of the province Sai Buri, which was abolished in 1932. While Sai Buri district came to Pattani province, Bacho was added to Narathiwat.
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Mueang Narathiwat, Yi-ngo and Rueso of Narathiwat Province, Raman of Yala Province, and Kapho, Sai Buri, and Mai Kaen of Pattani Province.
Budo - Su-ngai Padi National Park is in the mountains at the border to Yala and Pattani.
The district Bacho is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (Tambon), which are further subdivided into 46 administrative villages (Muban).
There are 2 subdistrict municipalities (Thesaban Tambon) in the district:
There are 6 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:
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