Doi Tao district

Doi Tao is a district in the southern part of Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Om Koi, Hot of Chiang Mai Province, Li of Lamphun province and Sam [Ngao district|Sam Ngao] of Tak province.
The south end of the Khun Tan Range reaches the east side of this district.

History

The minor district was established on 16 October 1972 by splitting off the four tambons Tha Duea, Doi Tao, Muet Ka, and Ban Aen from Hot district. It was upgraded to a full district on 25 March 1979.

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 42 villages. Tha Duea is a township which covers parts of tambons Tha Duea and Mueat Ka. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.