Khueang Nai เขื่องใน |
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Amphoe | |
Amphoe location in Ubon Ratchathani Province |
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Coordinates: 15°23′22″N 104°33′5″E / 15.38944°N 104.55139°ECoordinates: 15°23′22″N 104°33′5″E / 15.38944°N 104.55139°E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Ubon Ratchathani |
Seat | Khueang Nai |
Area | |
• Total | 772.8 km2 (298.4 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 109,453 |
• Density | 141.6/km2 (367/sq mi) |
Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
Postal code | 34150 |
Geocode | 3404 |
Khueang Nai (Thai: เขื่องใน) is a district (Amphoe) in the northwestern part of Ubon Ratchathani Province, northeastern Thailand.
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Muang Sam Sip, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani of Ubon Ratchathani province, Kanthararom, Yang Chum Noi of Sisaket Province, Kho Wang, Maha Chana Chai, Kham Khuean Kaeo of Yasothon Province and Hua Taphan of Amnat Charoen Province.
Originally named Pachin Ubon (ปจิมอุบล, western Ubon), in 1913 the district was renamed to Trakan Phuet Phon (ตระการพืชผล). In 1917, the district was renamed to Khueang Nai.
The district is subdivided into 18 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 180 villages (muban). Khueang Nai is a subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Khueang Nai. There are further 18 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).