AMPHOE AMPHAWA

'Amphawa' () is a district (''Amphoe'') of Samut Songkhram Province, located slightly inland at the northwestern tip of the Bay of Bangkok.

Contents

Geography

History

Administration

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Bang Khonthi and Mueang Samut Songkhram, Ban Laem and Khao Yoi of Phetchaburi Province, Pak Tho and Wat Phleng of Ratchaburi Province.
The Mae Klong River flows through the northern part of the district.

History

In the Ayutthaya period, the area of Amphawa was known as ''Khwaeng Bang Chang'', a small agricultural and commercial community. During the reign of Prasat Thong the existence of a market is confirmed by sources.
In 1766, the later King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Rama II) was born in the area, as his father was serving as governor of Ratchaburi at that time. At his birthplace is now a Memorial Park with 4 buildings in traditional style of that area, displaying art as well as lifestyle of that time.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 12 subdistricts (''Tambon''), which are further subdivided into 96 villages (''muban''). Amphawa itself as well as Mueang Mai have townships status (''thesaban tambon''), there are also 11 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh. 1. Amphawa อัมพวา - 5,764 2. Suan Luang สวนหลวง 15 5,564 3. Tha Kha ท่าคา 12 5,641 4. Wat Pradu วัดประดู่ 10 5,891 5. Mueang Mai เหมืองใหม่ 10 2,404 6. Bang Chang บางช้าง 9 4,796 7. Kwae Om แควอ้อม 8 2,527 8. Plai Phongphang ปลายโพงพาง 9 8,453 9. Bang Khae บางแค 7 3,833 10. Phreak Nam Daeng แพรกหนามแดง 6 3,853 11. Yisan ยี่สาร 5 3,217 12. Bang Nang Li บางนางลี่ 5 3,856

Map of tambon