Si Sawat district
District in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
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Si Sawat (Thai: ศรีสวัสดิ์, pronounced [sǐː sā.wàt]) is a district (amphoe) in Kanchanaburi province, western Thailand and is located northwest of Bangkok.
Si Sawat
ศรีสวัสดิ์ | |
|---|---|
Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall | |
 District location in Kanchanaburi province | |
| Coordinates: 14°35′57″N 99°6′50″E | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province |  Kanchanaburi |
| Seat | Dan Mae Chalaep |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,296 km2 (1,273 sq mi) |
| Population (2024)[2] | |
• Total | 26,857 |
| • Density | 8/km2 (21/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 71220 + 71250 |
| Calling code | 034 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-7104 |
Geography
The district is dominated by the Si Nakharin Reservoir, which is part of Khuean Srinagarindra National Park. The 140-metre-high Si Nakharin Dam was finished in 1980 and creates a 419 km2 impoundment of the Kwae Yai River. The dam has received criticism for being built on the Si Sawat fault line.[3]
To the south of the district is Erawan National Park, best known for its Erawan Waterfall.
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Ban Rai of Uthai Thani province, Dan Chang of Suphanburi province, Nong Prue, Bo Phloi, Kanchanaburi, Sai Yok and Thong Pha Phum of Kanchanburi Province.
Administration
Provincial administration
The district is divided into six subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 33 administrative villages (mubans).[2]
| No. | Subdistrict | Thai | Villages | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Na Suan | นาสวน | 5 | 4,748 |
| 2. | Dan Mae Chalaep | ดานแม่แฉลบ | 8 | 4,743 |
| 3. | Nong Pet | หนองเป็ด | 4 | 2,623 |
| 4. | Tha Kradan | ท่ากระดาน | 5 | 6,161 |
| 5. | Khao Chot | เขาโจด | 5 | 4,602 |
| 6. | Mae Krabung | แม่กระบุง | 6 | 3,980 |
| Total | 33 | 26,857 |
Local government
Minicipalities
As of December 2024 there are: two municipal (thesaban) areas in the district: Khao Chot subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) consists of the whole Khao Chot district and Erawan subdistrict municipality covers parts of Tha Kradan subdistrict..[4]
| Subdistrict municipality | Pop. | LAO code | website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khao Chot | 4,602 | 05710402 | khaochot |
| Erawan subdistrict mun. | Pop. | 05710401 | erawankan |
| Tha Kradan | 1,013 |
Subdistrict administrative organizations
The non-municipal areas are administered by five subdistrict administrative organizations - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon - o bo toh).[4]
| Subdistrict adm.org - SAO | Pop. | LAO code | website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tha Kradan SAO | 5,148 | 06710404 | thakadan |
| Na Suan SAO | 4,748 | 06710405 | nasuan |
| Dan Mae Chalaep SAO | 4,743 | 06710403 | danmaechalap |
| Mae Krabung SAO | 3,980 | 06710406 | makrabung |
| Nong Pet SAO | 2,623 | 06710407 | nhongped |
Education
- 21 primary schools
- 1 secondary school[5]
Healthcare
Hospital
Si Sawat district is served by two hospitals
- Tha Kradan Hospital with 32 beds.
- Suk Siri Si Sawat Hospital with 10 beds.
Health promoting hospitals
In the district there are eight health-promoting hospitals in total, of which;[6]
| 1 Dan Mae Chalaep | 1 Na Suan | 1 Mae Krabung |
| 1 Na Suan | 2 Khao Chot | 2 Tha Kradan |
