| Saraphi สารภี | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Wat Chedi Liam, a part of greater Wiang Kum Kam archaeology site | |
 District location in Chiang Mai province | |
| Coordinates: 18°42′48″N 99°2′11″E / 18.71333°N 99.03639°E / 18.71333; 99.03639 | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Chiang Mai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 97.45 km (37.63 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 74,782 |
| • Density | 767.4/km (1,988/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 50140 |
| Geocode | 5019 |
Saraphi (Thai: สารภี) is a district (amphoe) of Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand.
Etymology
Saraphi is the Thai name for a tree, Mammea siamensis.
Geography
Saraphi borders the districts (from west clockwise) Hang Dong, Mueang Chiang Mai, San Kamphaeng of Chiang Mai Province, Mueang Lamphun of Lamphun province.
History
The district was established in 1891, then named Yang Noeng (ยางเนิ้ง). In 1927 it was renamed Saraphi.
Tourism
Wiang Kum Kam is at the site of an old city in the Tha Wang Tan sub-district. King Mangrai lived there for ten years before the founding of Chiang Mai. The site includes many ruined temples which are often visited by visitors of Chiang Mai.
Administration
The district is divided into 12 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 105 villages (mubans). Yang Noeng is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Yang Noeng, Saraphi, and Nong Phueng. The township Saraphi covers parts of tambon Saraphi. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Yang Noeng | ยางเนิ้ง | 7 | 8,964 | |
| 2. | Saraphi | สารภี | 9 | 6,959 | |
| 3. | Chom Phu | ชมภู | 9 | 6,873 | |
| 4. | Chai Sathan | ไชยสถาน | 8 | 4,567 | |
| 5. | Khua Mung | ขัวมุง | 10 | 5,510 | |
| 6. | Nong Faek | หนองแฝก | 9 | 5,271 | |
| 7. | Nong Phueng | หนองผึ้ง | 8 | 11,429 | |
| 8. | Tha Kwang | ท่ากว้าง | 7 | 2,856 | |
| 9. | Don Kaeo | ดอนแก้ว | 7 | 3,913 | |
| 10. | Tha Wang Tan | ท่าวังตาล | 13 | 9,299 | |
| 11. | San Sai | สันทราย | 12 | 5,635 | |
| 12. | Pa Bong | ป่าบง | 6 | 3,506 |
See also
References
External links
| Districts of Chiang Mai | |
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