Pho Prathap Chang district

Pho Prathap Chang is a district in the western part of Phichit province, central Thailand.

History

The government split off some parts of Mueang Phichit and Pho Thale Districts and formed the new Pho Prathap Chang minor district on 24 June 1967. It was upgraded to a full district on 3 September 1973.
The district was named after the temple Pho Prathap Chang, which was built by King Suea of Ayutthaya at his birthplace.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Sam Ngam, Mueang Phichit, Taphan Hin, Bueng Na Rang of Phichit Province and Bueng Samakkhi of Kamphaeng Phet province.
The important water resource is the Yom River.

Administration

The district is divided into seven sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 99 villages. Pho Prathap Chang is a township and covers parts of the tambon Pho Prathap Chang, Phai Tha Pho and Wang Chik. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations.