Si Thep
ศรีเทพ
District
District location in Phetchabun province
District location in Phetchabun province
Coordinates: 15°27′12″N 101°4′2″E / 15.45333°N 101.06722°E / 15.45333; 101.06722
CountryThailand
ProvincePhetchabun
SeatKhok Sa-at
Area
 • Total810.0 km2 (312.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total63,300
 • Density78.1/km2 (202/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code67170
Geocode6706

Si Thep (Thai: ศรีเทพ, pronounced [sǐː tʰêːp]) is the southernmost district (amphoe) of Phetchabun province, Thailand, in the valley of the Pa Sak River. Si Thep, is Thailand’s latest World Heritage Sites, and Thailand's largest ancient city.[1]

History

Khao Khlang Nok, was an ancient Dvaravati-style stupa, dated back around 8th-9th century CE, at present, it is large laterite base.[2]

The district was created on 13 December 1970 as a minor district (king amphoe) with territory from Wichian Buri district. It was upgraded to Si Thep District on 8 August 1976.[3]

The ancient city of Si Thep was built in the Dvaravati era.[4] Prince Damrong found the area of the old city in 1905 when he visited Monthon Phetchabun. It is now Si Thep Historical Park.

Geography

Si Thep is on a dry highland surrounded by waterways and floodplains bordered by mountains on both sides. To ensure sufficient water for city use, ancient Si Thep had an elaborate system of ponds, tank moats, and a hydraulic system to bring water from higher grounds to sustain the city.[1]

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Wichian Buri of Phetchabun Province, and Lam Sonthi, Chai Badan, and Khok Charoen of Lopburi province.

Administration

The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 93 villages (mubans). The township (thesaban tambon) Sawang Watthana covers parts of tambon Sa Kruat. There are seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Si Thepศรีเทพ1510,465
2.Sa Kruatสระกรวด1715,731
3.Khlong Krachangคลองกระจัง1813,554
4.Na Sanunนาสนุ่น2011,011
5.Khok Sa-atโคกสะอาด136,748
6.Nong Yang Thoiหนองย่างทอย129,353
7.Pradu Ngamประดู่งาม83,024

References

  1. 1 2 Ekachai, Sanitsuda (28 September 2019). "Opening minds with an ancient 'mandala'". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  2. ↑ "Virtual Si Thep Historical Park". Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  3. ↑ amphoe.com
  4. ↑ "Ancient Thailand, under threat". March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
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