Hot district
District in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Hot (Thai: ฮอด, pronounced [hɔ̂ːt]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand.
Hot
ฮอด | |
|---|---|
Pine forests along Route 108 | |
 District location in Chiang Mai province | |
| Coordinates: 18°11′34″N 98°36′40″E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Chiang Mai |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,430.38 km2 (552.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 48,287 |
| • Density | 33.8/km2 (88/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 50240 |
| Geocode | 5016 |
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mae Chaem, Chom Thong of Chiang Mai Province, Ban Hong, Li of Lamphun province, Doi Tao, Omkoi of Chiang Mai Province, Sop Moei and Mae Sariang of Mae Hong Son province.
History
Administration
The district is divided into six sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 60 villages (muban). There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambon), Tha Kham and Hang Dong, both covering parts of tambon Hang Dong. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
Tourism
Notable tourist sites in Hot include:
- Bo Kaeo Pine Tree Garden
- Doi Bo Luang Forest
- Mae Tho National Park
- Op Luang National Park
- Pha Wing Shu
- Pha Singh Leaw
Gallery
Pine forests of Hot
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