Muak Lek
มวกเหล็ก | |
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 District location in Saraburi province | |
| Coordinates: 14°39′20″N 101°11′54″E / 14.65556°N 101.19833°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Saraburi |
| Seat | Muak Lek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 681.4 km2 (263.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 49,572 |
| • Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 18180 |
| Geocode | 1911 |
Muak Lek (Thai: มวกเหล็ก, pronounced [mûak lèk]) is a district (amphoe) of Saraburi province, Thailand. It occupies the province's easternmost part, in the Dong Phaya Yen Mountains which divide the central and northeastern regions. Originally a formidable jungle, much of the forest cover was cleared in the 20th century, though several forested hills remain, with natural features serving as tourist destinations—parts of Khao Yai and Namtok Chet Sao Noi national parks are within the district area. Dairy farming is an important industry in the district, having been introduced to the country here in 1962.