Nakhon Sawan (Thai นครสวรรค์) is one of the provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring Provinces are (from north clockwise) Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Lopburi, Sing Buri, Chainat, Uthai Thani and Tak. The name Nakhon Sawan means Heavenly City.
Geography
The Ping and Yom rivers merge near the city of Nakhon Sawan to form the Chao Phraya River. The Mae Wong national park on the border with Khamphaengphet province was created in 1987 to preserve the Mae Wong-Mae Pern jungle.
Symbols
| The provincial seal shows a Viman, a mythological castle located in heaven. This relates to the name of the province which translates to Heavenly City.
The provincial tree as well as the flower is Lagerstroemia loudonii (Loudon's crape myrtle).
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Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided in 13 districts (Amphoe) and 2 minor districts (King Amphoe). These are further subdivided into 130 communes (tambon) and 1328 villages (mubaan).
| Amphoe
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| King Amphoe
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- Mueang Nakhon Sawan
- Krok Phra
- Chum Saeng
- Nong Bua
- Banphot Phisai
- Kao Liao
- Takhli
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- Tha Tako
- Phaisali
- Phayuha Khiri
- Lat Yao
- Tak Fa
- Mae Wong
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- Mae Poen
- Chum Ta Bong
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Last updated: 08-23-2005 15:48:12
