Thakli ตาคลี |
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Amphoe | |
Amphoe location in Nakhon Sawan Province |
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Coordinates: 15°15′47″N 100°20′37″E / 15.26306°N 100.34361°ECoordinates: 15°15′47″N 100°20′37″E / 15.26306°N 100.34361°E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Nakhon Sawan |
Seat | Thakli |
Area | |
• Total | 854.1 km2 (329.8 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 114,912 |
• Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
Postal code | 60140 |
Geocode | 6007 |
Thakhli (Thai: ตาคลี) is the southernmost district (amphoe) of Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand.
The name of the district originates from the Tikhli ground in Sang Thong, the royal novel of King Rama III.
Neighboring district are (from the north clockwise) Phayuha Khiri and Tak Fa of Nakhon Sawan, Nong Muang and Ban Mi of Lopburi Province, In Buri of Singburi Province and Sapphaya, Mueang Chai Nat and Manorom of Chainat Province.
The district is subdivided into 11 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 128 villages (muban). Takhli itself has town status (thesaban mueang) and covers part of the tambon Takhli. Chong Khae is a township (thesaban tambon) and covers parts of tambon Chong Khae and Phrom Nimit. There are further 10 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).