Mueang Nakhon Sawan

The district extends over 748 square kilometers and contains 17 sub-districts divided into 172 administrative villages at 24 meters elevation.

The district gained prominence during King Chulalongkorn's administrative reforms in 1895, when Nakhon Sawan became the capital of Monthon Nakhon Sawan.

The district name combines Sanskrit words 'nagara' for city and 'svarga' for heaven, reflecting the Thai-Sanskrit linguistic connections in place naming.

The district contains Bueng Boraphet, the largest freshwater swamp in Thailand, supporting local agriculture and water management systems.

Three major rivers meet within the district: the Ping and Nan rivers converge to form the Chao Phraya River, Thailand's primary waterway.

Location: Nakhon Sawan

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

GPS coordinates: 15.70500,100.13750

Latest update: March 18, 2025 15:45