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Encyclopedia > Nonthaburi province
Nonthaburi
นนทบุรี
Statistics
Capital: Nonthaburi
Area: 622.3 km²
Ranked 74th
Inhabitants: 949,250 (2004)
Ranked 22nd
Pop. density: 1,525.39 inh./km²
Ranked 2nd
ISO 3166-2: TH-12
Map
Map of Thailand highlighting Nonthaburi Province

Nonthaburi (Thai นนทบุรี) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom. Amphoe Mueang Nonthaburi is a district of Nonthaburi province in Thailand. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This is a list of the provinces of Thailand in order of their area. ... This is a list of the provinces of Thailand in order of their total population. ... Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... This is a list of the provinces of Thailand in order of their population density, based upon the census of 2000. ... ISO 3166-2 is the second part of the ISO 3166 standard. ... Map of Thailand highlighting the Nonthaburi province File links The following pages link to this file: Nonthaburi Province Categories: GFDL images ... Thailand is divided into 76 provinces (Thai: จังหวัด, changwat, singular and plural), which are grouped into 5 groups of provinces - sometimes the East and Central are grouped together. ... Ayutthaya (full name Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thai พระนครศรีอยุธยา, pronounced eye-you-TEE-a) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Pathum Thani (Thai ปทุมธานี) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Bangkok from the Chao Phraya River at sunset, July 2004 The Modern Bangkok Skyline. ... Nakhon Pathom (Thai นครปฐม) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ...

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Geography

Nonthaburi is located directly north of Bangkok on the Chao Phraya river. The province is part of the greater Bangkok Metropolitan Area. In most parts it is as urbanized as the capital, and the boundary between the two provinces is nearly unrecognisable. A view of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok The Chao Phraya (Thai แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา) is a major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial river plain marking the mainland of the country. ... The Bangkok Metropolitan Area (Thai: เขตนครหลวงกรุงเทพมหานคร) is the urban area of Bangkok, Thailand and its surrounding provinces. ...


History

From 1943 to 1946 the province was incorporated into Bangkok. 1943 is a common year starting on Friday. ... 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...


Symbols

Seal of the province

The provincial seal shows earthenware, a traditional product from Nonthaburi. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Categories: Pottery | Stub ...


Provincial flower and tree is the Yellow Flame Tree (Peltophorum pterocarpum).

Administrative divisions

The province is subdivided into 6 districts (Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 52 communes (Tambon) and 309 villages. Map of Nonthaburi with the Amphoe numbered File links The following pages link to this file: Nonthaburi Province Categories: GFDL images ... A amphoe (sometimes also amphur, Thai: อำเภอ) is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. ... Tambon (Thai: ตำบล) is a local government unit in Thailand. ...

  1. Mueang Nonthaburi
  2. Bang Kruai
  3. Bang Yai
  1. Bang Bua Thong
  2. Sai Noi
  3. Pak Kret

Amphoe Mueang Nonthaburi is a district of Nonthaburi province in Thailand. ... Amphoe Bang Kruai is a district of Thailand. ... Amphoe Bang Yai is a district of Thailand. ... Amphoe Bang Bua Thong is a district of Nonthaburi province in Thailand. ... Amphoe Sai Noi is a district of Thailand. ... Amphoe Pak Kret is a district of Thailand. ...

External links

  • Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand
  • Golden Jubilee Network province guide


edit Provinces of Thailand Flag of Thailand
Capital: Bangkok (Krung Thep Maha Nakhon)
North: Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Kamphaeng Phet | Lampang | Lamphun | Mae Hong Son | Nakhon Sawan | Nan | Phayao | Phetchabun | Phichit | Phitsanulok | Phrae | Sukhothai | Tak | Uthai Thani | Uttaradit
North-East: Amnat Charoen | Buri Ram | Chaiyaphum | Kalasin | Khon Kaen | Loei | Maha Sarakham | Mukdahan | Nakhon Phanom | Nakhon Ratchasima | Nong Bua Lamphu | Nong Khai | Roi Et | Sakon Nakhon | Si Sa Ket | Surin | Ubon Ratchathani | Udon Thani | Yasothon
Central: Ang Thong | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | Chai Nat | Kanchanaburi | Lop Buri | Nakhon Nayok | Nakhon Pathom | Nonthaburi | Pathum Thani| Phetchaburi | Prachuap Khiri Khan | Ratchaburi | Samut Prakan | Samut Sakhon | Samut Songkhram | Saraburi | Sing Buri | Suphan Buri
South: Chumphon | Krabi | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Narathiwat | Pattani | Phang Nga | Phatthalung | Phuket | Ranong | Satun | Songkhla | Surat Thani | Trang | Yala
East: Chachoengsao | Chanthaburi | Chon Buri | Prachin Buri | Rayong | Sa Kaeo | Trat

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Nonthaburi Province in Central Thailand (1038 words)
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