AMPHOE DOI TAO


'Doi Tao' () is a district (''Amphoe'') in the southern part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.

Contents
Geography
History
Administration

Geography


Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise) Om Koi, Hot of Chiang Mai Province, Li of Lamphun Province and Sam Ngao of Tak Province.

History


The minor district (''King Amphoe'') was established on October 16 1972 by splitting it from Hot district. It was upgraded to a full district on March 25 1979.

Administration


The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (''tambon''), which are further subdivided into 42 villages (''muban''). Tha Duea is a township (''thesaban tambon'') which covers parts of the ''tambon'' Tha Duea and Mueat Ka. There are further 5 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
1.Doi Taoดอยเต่า106,790
2.Tha Dueaท่าเดื่อ63,242
3.Muet Kaมืดกา53,363
4.Ban Aenบ้านแอ่น42,804
5.Bong Tanบงตัน64,678
6.Pong Thungโปงทุ่ง116,407


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