Ngao is a district (amphoe) of Lampang province, northern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise): Mae Mo, Chae Hom and Wang Nuea of Lampang Province, Mueang Phayao and Dok Khamtai of Phayao province, and Song of Phrae province. The Phi Pan Nam Mountains dominate the landscape of the district. A section of Tham Pha Thai National Park is in Ngao District.

History

Originally named Mueang Ngao, the district was renamed Ngao in 1938, as the prefix Mueang was then reserved for the capital districts of the provinces.

Administration

Central administration

The district Ngao is subdivided into 10 subdistricts (Tambon), which are further subdivided into 85 administrative villages (Muban).

Local administration

There are 2 subdistrict municipalities (Thesaban Tambon) in the district: There are 8 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: