Mueang Kamphaeng Phet is the capital district (amphoe mueang) of Kamphaeng Phet province, central Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise) Kosamphi Nakhon, Phran Kratai, Sai Ngam, Khlong Khlung, Khlong Lan of Kamphaeng Phet Province and Wang Chao of Tak province.

History

In 1917 the district was renamed Mueang Kamphaeng Phet.

Administration

Central administration

The district Mueang Kamphaeng Phet is divided into 16 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 220 administrative villages (mubans). Missing numbers are the tambon which now form Kosamphi Nakhon District.

Local administration

There are two towns (thesaban mueangs) in the district: There are five sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) in the district: There are 12 sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: