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Nakhon Sawan Province
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.
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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). |
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).
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External links
- Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand
- Golden Jubilee Network province guide
- The Official Website of Nakhon Sawan from the Governer Office
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