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Li, Administrative district in Lamphun Province, Thailand.

Li district occupies 1,701 square kilometers of land in the southernmost part of Lamphun province, with an elevation of 736 meters above sea level.

The district, established in 1911 as Mueang Li, underwent a name change to Li in 1917, receiving formal recognition across Thailand by 1951.

Archaeological discoveries in Mae Lan sub-district reveal iron smelting operations dating back 2,000 years, indicating early metallurgical knowledge in the region.

The district contains eight sub-districts divided into 99 villages, with two townships managing local affairs in Wang Din and Mae Tuen areas.

Ban Pu Coal Company, founded in 1983 within Li District, has developed into Thailand's primary coal production enterprise through its Banpu Mine operations.

Location: Lamphun

Elevation above the sea: 736 m

GPS coordinates: 17.80333,98.95000

Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:40

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