Kosamphi Nakhon District


Kosamphi Nakhon is a district in the northwestern part of Kamphaeng Phet Province, central Thailand.

History

In Sukhothai Kingdom era, Mueang Kosamphi was a satellite city of the frontier city Mueang Chakangrao, at same level as Mueang Nakhon Chum, Trai Trueng, Phan, and Phangkha. Archaeological evidence of the ancient city was found in Ban Khlong Mueang, Tambon Kosamphi.
The minor district was separated from Mueang Kamphaeng Phet District and created on 15 July 1996.
On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts. On 24 August the upgrade became official.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Phran Kratai, Mueang Kamphaeng Phet of Kamphaeng Phet Province and Wang Chao and Mueang Tak of Tak Province.
Important water resources are the Ping and Wang Chao River.

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 43 villages. There are no municipal areas. There are three tambon administrative organizations.