Chaiyaphum province
Chaiyaphum (Thai: ชัยภูมิ) is one of the Isan (north-eastern) provinces (changwat) of Thailand. As of 2000, 1 million people live there, and has an area of 12,778.3 km². The Governor is Thawon Phrommichai.
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ชัยภูมิ | |
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| Map of Thailand highlighting Chaiyaphum Province Map of Thailand highlighting Chaiyaphum Province | |
| Coordinates: 15°48′28″N 102°01′59″E / 15.8078°N 102.0331°ECoordinates: 15°48′28″N 102°01′59″E / 15.8078°N 102.0331°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Capital | Chaiyaphum town |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Charin Chakkaphak (since 2010) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12,778.3 km2 (4,933.7 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 7th |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,095,360 |
| • Rank | Ranked 14th |
| • Density | 85.7203/km2 (222.0146/sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 50th |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Thailand Standard Time) |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-36 |
Geography
Administrative divisions
The province has 16 districts (amphoe); 124 subdistricts (tambon) and 1393 villages (muban).
Chaiyaphum Province Media
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The Luak ridge of the Phetchabun Mountains and the Sonthi River valley, from the Sut Phaen Din viewpoint of Pa Hin Ngam National Park.
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Rice farmers who are transplanting in Chaiyapun, Thailand, are members of the local community to manages the supply of the agricultural water. This picture was taken by TORIKAI Yukihiro, a Japanese economist, in Sept. 1st 2004.
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Logo of public health in Thailand
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Round Landmark School Icon - Transparent
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Icon of employment
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Numismatics and Notaphily icon
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A colored Emoji from Streamline Emoji project
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The help of parents
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Ground vehicle sign
