Li District
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Li ลี้ |
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|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Lamphun Province |
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| Coordinates: 17°48′12″N 98°57′0″E / 17.80333°N 98.95000°ECoordinates: 17°48′12″N 98°57′0″E / 17.80333°N 98.95000°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Lamphun |
| Seat | Li |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,701.990 km2 (657.142 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 67,240 |
| • Density | 39.5/km2 (102/sq mi) |
| Time zone | ICT (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 51110 |
| Geocode | 5104 |
Li (Thai: ลี้, pronounced [líː]) is the southernmost district (amphoe) of Lamphun Province, northern Thailand.
Li district was established in 1911. Originally named Mueang Li, it was shortened to Li in 1917.
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Ban Hong, Thung Hua Chang of Lamphun Province, Soem Ngam, Thoen, Mae Phrik of Lampang Province, Sam Ngao of Tak Province, Doi Tao, Hot and Chom Thong of Chiang Mai Province.
The district is divided into eight sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 99 villages (muban). There are two townships (thesaban tambon): Wang Din covers parts of tambon Li, and Mae Tuen parts of the same-named tambon. There are a further eight tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
The missing number 7 belonged to the abolished tambon Ban Phai.
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