Hang Chat (, ; , ) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Lampang province, northern Thailand.

Geography Neighboring districts are (from the northeast clockwise): Mueang Lampang, Ko Kha, Soem Ngam of Lampang Province and Mae Tha of Lamphun province. The Khun Tan Range stretches from north to south along the district.

History

Originally named Hang Sat (หางสัตว์, 'animal tail'), it was renamed Hang Chat (ห้างฉัตร, 'arch under royal umbrella') in 1940.

Administration The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 73 villages (mubans). Hang Chat is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Hang Chat. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO). No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.1.Hang Chatห้างฉัตร910,2162.Nong Lomหนองหล่ม95,2663.Mueang Yaoเมืองยาว158,2674.Pong Yang Khokปงยางคก139,8215.Wiang Tanเวียงตาล118,7786.Mae Sanแม่สัน94,7297.Wo Kaeoวอแก้ว74,418

See also National Elephant Institute

References

External links amphoe.com