The district is surrounded by several neighboring districts, with Phanom of Surat Thani province to the north, and moving clockwise, Mueang Phang Nga, Thai Mueang, and Takua Pa.
A significant portion of the district's forested area forms part of the Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park, known for its diverse ecosystems and natural beauty.
Within the district, particularly in the Le Subdistrict, is the highest geographical point, Phu Ta Jo. This peak is signposted with an elevation of approximately 1,300 meters. Historically, the summit and its slopes were utilized for tin mining operations, which have since ceased operations several decades ago.[1]
Historyedit
The district derives its name from Khlong Kapong, a natural canal that traverses the region. The canal and its surrounding areas retain much of their natural characteristics, with sections encompassing both forested and cultivated land.
Historically, Kapong was an integral part of Takua Pa or Takola. In earlier times, it served as a trading post, frequented by Indian traders, indicating its significance in regional commerce. The discovery of mineral deposits in the area marked a significant shift in its economic landscape. This development led to an increase in the district's prominence and economic activity, culminating in its elevation to the status of a full district during the years 1896–1897.[2]
Administrationedit
Kapong district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 22 villages (mubans). Tha Na has township (thesaban tambon) status and covers parts of tambon Tha Na. There are four tambon administrative organizations (TAO). Tambon Kapong is administered by a neighboring tambon.
Pracha Uthit Bridge: a bridge over Khlong Kapong, a landmark of Kapong.[2]
In literature and filmedit
The district is the setting for the semi-autobiographical short stories of Ajin Panjapan about the four years, from 1949–1953, he worked there on a tin mining dredge. The stories were converted to film in the 2005 Thai movie, The Tin Mine (Maha'lai muang rae), directed by Jira Maligool.[3]
Referencesedit
^Mekloy, Pongpet (18 July 2019). "An ocean at the top of the world". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
^ ab"Love at Kapong". judprakai. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
^"Maha'lai muang rae (2005)". IMDb. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
External linksedit
(Thai)
April 13, 2024
kapong, district, kapong, thai, กะปง, pronounced, pōŋ, district, amphoe, phang, province, south, thailand, kapong, กะปงdistrictrommani, district, kapong, district, december, 2014district, location, phang, provincecoordinates, 69667, 40833, 69667, 40833countryt. Kapong Thai kapng pronounced ka pōŋ is a district amphoe in Phang Nga province in south Thailand Kapong kapngDistrictRommani Sub district Kapong District December 2014District location in Phang Nga provinceCoordinates 8 41 48 N 98 24 30 E 8 69667 N 98 40833 E 8 69667 98 40833CountryThailandProvincePhang NgaSeatTha NaArea Total588 793 km2 227 334 sq mi Population 2005 Total12 963 Density22 0 km2 57 sq mi Time zoneUTC 7 ICT Postal code82170Geocode8203 Contents 1 Geography 2 History 3 Administration 4 Places 5 In literature and film 6 References 7 External linksGeography editThe district is surrounded by several neighboring districts with Phanom of Surat Thani province to the north and moving clockwise Mueang Phang Nga Thai Mueang and Takua Pa A significant portion of the district s forested area forms part of the Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park known for its diverse ecosystems and natural beauty Within the district particularly in the Le Subdistrict is the highest geographical point Phu Ta Jo This peak is signposted with an elevation of approximately 1 300 meters Historically the summit and its slopes were utilized for tin mining operations which have since ceased operations several decades ago 1 History editThe district derives its name from Khlong Kapong a natural canal that traverses the region The canal and its surrounding areas retain much of their natural characteristics with sections encompassing both forested and cultivated land Historically Kapong was an integral part of Takua Pa or Takola In earlier times it served as a trading post frequented by Indian traders indicating its significance in regional commerce The discovery of mineral deposits in the area marked a significant shift in its economic landscape This development led to an increase in the district s prominence and economic activity culminating in its elevation to the status of a full district during the years 1896 1897 2 Administration editKapong district is divided into five sub districts tambons which are further subdivided into 22 villages mubans Tha Na has township thesaban tambon status and covers parts of tambon Tha Na There are four tambon administrative organizations TAO Tambon Kapong is administered by a neighboring tambon No Name Thai name Villages Pop 1 Kapong kapng 4 1 7852 Mo ehmaa 4 2 3113 Tha Na thana 4 3 8194 Le ehl 6 2 5795 Rommani rmniy 4 2 469 nbsp Places editPracha Uthit Bridge a bridge over Khlong Kapong a landmark of Kapong 2 In literature and film editThe district is the setting for the semi autobiographical short stories of Ajin Panjapan about the four years from 1949 1953 he worked there on a tin mining dredge The stories were converted to film in the 2005 Thai movie The Tin Mine Maha lai muang rae directed by Jira Maligool 3 References edit Mekloy Pongpet 18 July 2019 An ocean at the top of the world Bangkok Post Retrieved 18 July 2019 a b Love at Kapong judprakai 13 July 2019 Retrieved 15 July 2019 Maha lai muang rae 2005 IMDb Retrieved 20 January 2018 External links editamphoe com Thai Tourist attractions in the district at the Phang Nga province website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kapong district amp oldid 1188709619, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
