Pathum Thani
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Province: | Pathum Thani
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Area: | 120.2 km² |
Inhabitants: | 129,649 (2000) |
Pop. density: | 1,079 inh./km² |
Geocode: | 1301
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Amphoe Mueang Pathum Thani is the capital of the Pathum Thani province, Thailand, located directly north of Bangkok at Template:Coor dm. It forms the capital district of the province (Amphoe Mueang) has a population of 129,649 (2000). The district is subdivided into 14 communes (tambon). Pathum Thani is a mixture of rural, suburban and light industrial areas. The majority of the population is centered on the Rangsit area. Pathum Thani is well-known in Thailand for 'Kueay tieow reua' (literally: 'boat noodles'), a popular meal served in floating restaurants on canals. Pathum Thani also has a sizeable Mon ethnic community, mainly found in the Sam Khok area, along the banks of the Chao Phraya river..
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Amphoe: | Mueang Pathum Thani - Khlong Luang - Thanyaburi - Nong Suea - Lat Lum Kaeo - Lam Luk Ka - Sam Khok | edit |
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