Sam Ngao district

Sam Ngao (Thai: สามเงา, pronounced [sǎːm ŋāw]) with Tha Song Yang district is the northernmost district (amphoe) of Tak province, western Thailand.

Sam Ngao สามเงา
District
Bhumibol Dam
District location in Tak province
Coordinates: 17°14′36″N 99°1′21″E
Country	Thailand
Province	Tak
Seat	Sam Ngao
Area
• Total	2,771.927 km2 (1,070.247 sq mi)
Population  (2007)
• Total	32,483
• Density	11.7/km2 (30/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	63130
Geocode	6303

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was established in 1930 as a subordinate of Ban Tak district. Originally named Tha Pui (ท่าปุย), it was renamed "Sam Ngao" in 1939.^[1] It was upgraded to a full district in 1958.^[2]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (south from clockwise): Ban Tak, Mae Ramat of Tak Province, Omkoi, Doi Tao of Chiang Mai province, Thung Hua Chang of Lamphun province, Mae Phrik and Thoen of Lampang province.

The southwest end of the Phi Pan Nam Range reaches the eastern end of the district. The important water resources of the district are the Ping and Wang Rivers. The Bhumibol Dam is an artificial lake of the Ping River for flood control and for generating electricity.

Situated north-east of central Sam Ngao is Bhumibol Dam Airport (also known as Phumiphon Airport) operated by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. ^[3]

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 43 villages (mubans). Sam Ngao is a sub-district municipality (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of the tambon Sam Ngao. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No.	Name	Thai	Pop.
1.	Sam Ngao	สามเงา	9,241
2.	Wang Man	วังหมัน	4,522
3.	Yokkrabat	ยกกระบัตร	8,200
4.	Yan Ri	ย่านรี	3,294
5.	Ban Na	บ้านนา	2,161
6.	Wang Chan	วังจันทร์	5,065