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Nakhon Nayok province

Statistics
Capital:Nakhon Nayok
Area:2,122.0 km²
Ranked 66th
Inhabitants:240,930 (2001)
Ranked 70th
Pop. density:114 inh./km²
Ranked 40th
ISO 3166-2:TH-26
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Nakhon Nayok (Thai นครนายก) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao and Pathumthani.

Table of contents
1 Geography
2 History
3 Symbols
4 Administrative divisions
5 External links

Geography

The northern part of the province is located in the Dong Phaya Yen mountain range, with the highest elevation the 1292 meter high Yod Khao Kiew. Most of that area is covered by the Khao Yai national park. The central part of the province however is a rather flat river plain formed by the Nakhon Nayok River. The southern part of the province has relatively unfertile acidic soil.

History

The city of Nakhon Nayok dates back to the Dvaravati kingdom, probably founded in the 11th century. The name Nakhon Nayok was assigned to it in 1350, when it became a garrison town of the Ayutthaya kingdom protecting the eastern boundary.

Symbols

The provincial seal shows an elephant holding an ear of rice with its trunk. This symbolizes the fertile rice fields as well as the forests with numerous elephants. In the background two piles of straw, trees and clouds symbolize the natural beauty of the province.

Provincial flower and tree is the Silk-Cotton Tree (Cochlospermum religiosum).

Administrative divisions

Amphoe
(districts)
  1. Mueang Nakhon Nayok
  2. Pak Phli
  1. Ban Na
  2. Ongkharak

External links