Sikao สิเกา |
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Amphoe | |
Amphoe location in Trang Province |
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Coordinates: 7°34′18″N 99°20′42″E / 7.57167°N 99.34500°ECoordinates: 7°34′18″N 99°20′42″E / 7.57167°N 99.34500°E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Trang |
Seat | Bo Hin |
Area | |
• Total | 524.0 km2 (202.3 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 34,486 |
• Density | 63.6/km2 (165/sq mi) |
Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
Postal code | 92150 |
Geocode | 9205 |
Sikao (Thai: สิเกา) is a district (Amphoe) in the northwestern part of Trang Province, Thailand.
Sikao district was established in 1887. The present district office was officially opened March 1, 1987. Sikao district administrative office is located in Bohin subdistrict (Sikao townships)
Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise) Khlong Thom of Krabi Province, Wang Wiset, Mueang Trang and Kantang of Trang Province. To the west is the Andaman Sea.
The district is subdivided into 5 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 40 villages (muban). There are two townships (thesaban tambon) - Sikao covers parts of tambon Bo Hin, and Khuan Kun covers parts of Kalase. There are further 5 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).