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Amphoe Sikao

Sikao
สิเกา
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Trang Province
Amphoe location in Trang Province
Coordinates: 7°34′18″N 99°20′42″E / 7.57167°N 99.34500°E / 7.57167; 99.34500Coordinates: 7°34′18″N 99°20′42″E / 7.57167°N 99.34500°E / 7.57167; 99.34500
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).



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