Khlong Hoi Khong District
| Khlong Hoi Khong คลองหอยโข่ง |
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|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
| Amphoe location in Songkhla Province Amphoe location in Songkhla Province |
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| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Songkhla |
| Seat | Khlong Hoi Khong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 275.2 km2 (106.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 23,504 |
| • Density | 85.4/km2 (221/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 90230 |
| Geocode | 9016 |
Khlong Hoi Khong (Thai: คลองหอยโข่ง) is a district (Amphoe) of Songkhla Province, southern Thailand.
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) was established on April 1, 1992 by splitting off the three tambon Khlong Hoi Khong, Khok Muang and Thung Lan from Hat Yai district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on October 11, 1997.[2]
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Hat Yai and Sadao of Songkhla Province and Khuan Kalong of Satun Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 4 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 32 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas within the district, and further 4 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Khlong Hoi Khong | คลองหอยโข่ง | 7 | 5,408 | |
| 2. | Thung Lan | ทุ่งลาน | 9 | 6,141 | |
| 3. | Khok Muang | โคกม่วง | 9 | 7,232 | |
| 4. | Khlong La | คลองหลา | 7 | 4,723 |
Traffic
Hat Yai International Airport is located within the district.
References
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