Kamphaeng Phet province

Kamphaeng Phet
กำแพงเพชร
Kamphaeng Phet Province
จังหวัดกำแพงเพชร
Flag of Kamphaeng Phet
Official seal of Kamphaeng Phet
Nickname(s): 
Chakungrao (Thai: ชากังราว)
Mueang Kluai Khai
(city of lady finger bananas)
Motto(s): 
กรุพระเครื่อง เมืองคนแกร่ง พระแสงฯ ล้ำค่า ศิลาแลงใหญ่ กล้วยไข่หวาน น้ำมันลานกระบือ เลื่องลือมรดกโลก
("Buddha amulets repository. City of the strong. Precious Phra Saeng swords. Large laterite slabs, Sweet lady finger bananas. Lan Krabue oil. Renowned world heritage.")
Map showing location of Kamphaeng Phet in lower northern Thailand
Location of Kamphaeng Phet in Thailand
Coordinates: 16°33′29″N 99°30′40″E / 16.55806°N 99.51111°E / 16.55806; 99.51111
Country Thailand
Established1916
CapitalKamphaeng Phet
Subdivisions11 districts
Government
 • GovernorChathip Ruchanaseri (since October 2022)
Area
 • Total
8,607.49 km2 (3,323.37 sq mi)
 • Rank22nd
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
Decrease 712,143
 • Rank37th
 • Density82.74/km2 (214.3/sq mi)
  • Rank54th
Human Achievement Index
 • HAI (2022)0.6283 "somewhat low"
Ranked 58th
GDP
 • Totalbaht 110 billion
(US$3.8 billion) (2019)
Time zoneUTC+07:00 (ICT)
Websitewww.kamphaengphet.go.th

Kamphaeng Phet (Thai: กำแพงเพชร, pronounced [kām.pʰɛ̄ːŋ pʰét]) is a province in upper central Thailand. It borders the provinces of Sukhothai to the north; Phitsanulok to the northeast; Phichit to the east; Nakhon Sawan to the south; and Tak to the west and northwest, covering over 8,607.49 square kilometres (3,323.37 sq mi) and is the fourth-largest provinces in central Thailand. Kamphaeng Phet has the Ping River flow through is main river of the province, making river flats make up much of the east of the province, while the west is mountainous which is part of Dawna Range and it covered with plentifully forest. Kamphaeng Phet known its natural environment and has a long history. National and historical parks in the province include Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, Khlong Lan National Park, and Mae Wong National Park.

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