Phachi District

Phachi ภาชี
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Ayutthaya Province
Coordinates: 14°26′57″N 100°43′42″E / 14.44917°N 100.72833°E / 14.44917; 100.72833Coordinates: 14°26′57″N 100°43′42″E / 14.44917°N 100.72833°E / 14.44917; 100.72833
Country	Thailand
Province	Ayutthaya
Seat	Phachi
Tambon	8
Area
• Total	104.5 km2 (40.3 sq mi)
Population (2000)
• Total	30,481
• Density	291.7/km2 (755/sq mi)
Time zone	THA (UTC+7)
Postal code	13140
Geocode	1409

Phachi (Thai: ภาชี; IPA: [pʰāːtɕʰīː]) is a district in the eastern part of Ayutthaya province.

History

The district was created in 1953, by separating it from Uthai district.

Phachi in Thai means divide or junction, which refers to the railway junction between the northern and northeastern branch within this district.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Tha Ruea of Ayutthaya Province, Nong Saeng and Nong Khae of Saraburi Province, and Uthai and Nakhon Luang of Ayutthaya again.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 8 subdistricts (tambon).