Kamphaeng Phet
กำแพงเพชร | |
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Kamphaeng Phet Province จังหวัดกำแพงเพชร | |
From left to right, top to bottom: Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, Wat Chang Rob, Khlong Lan Waterfall, Wat Phra Bommathat, Wat Thung Sanun Rattanaram, Mae Wong National Park | |
Nickname(s): Chakungrao (Thai: ชากังราว) Mueang Kluai Khai (city of lady finger bananas) | |
Motto(s): กรุพระเครื่อง เมืองคนแกร่ง พระแสงฯ ล้ำค่า ศิลาแลงใหญ่ กล้วยไข่หวาน น้ำมันลานกระบือ เลื่องลือมรดกโลก ("Buddha amulets repository. City of the strong. Precious Phra Saeng swords. Large laterite slabs, Sweet lady finger bananas. Lan Krabue oil. Renowned world heritage.") | |
![]() Location of Kamphaeng Phet in Thailand | |
Coordinates: 16°33′29″N 99°30′40″E / 16.55806°N 99.51111°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Established | 1916 |
Capital | Kamphaeng Phet |
Subdivisions | 11 districts |
Government | |
• Governor | Chathip Ruchanaseri (since 2022) |
• PAO President | Sunthorn Rattanakorn (since 2012) |
Area | |
• Total | 8,512 km2 (3,287 sq mi) |
• Rank | 23rd |
Population (2024)[2] | |
• Total | ![]() |
• Rank | 38th |
• Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) |
• Rank | 58th |
Human Achievement Index | |
• HAI (2022) | 0.6283 "somewhat low" Ranked 58th |
GDP | |
• Total | baht 110 billion (US$3.8 billion) (2019) |
Time zone | UTC+07:00 (ICT) |
ISO 3166 code | TH-62 |
Website | kamphaengphet |
Kamphaeng Phet (Thai: กำแพงเพชร, pronounced [kām.pʰɛ̄ːŋ pʰét]) is a province in upper central Thailand. It borders the provinces of Sukhothai to the north; Phitsanulok to the northeast; Phichit to the east; Nakhon Sawan to the south; and Tak to the west and northwest, covering over 8,512 square kilometres (3,287 sq mi) and is the fourth-largest provinces in central Thailand. Kamphaeng Phet has the Ping River flow through is main river of the province, making river flats make up much of the east of the province, while the west is mountainous which is part of Dawna Range and it covered with plentifully forest. Kamphaeng Phet known its natural environment and has a long history. National and historical parks in the province include Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, Khlong Lan National Park, and Mae Wong National Park.
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