Lamphun Province
Lamphun (Thai ลำพูน) is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Chiang Mai, Lampang and Tak.
Geography
Lamphun is located in the river valley of the Ping river, surrounded by mountain chains.
History
Under its old name of Haripunchai, Lampang was the northernmost city of the Mon kingdom of the Dvaravati period, and also the last to fall to the Thai. In the late 12th century it came under siege from the Khmer, but did not fall. However in 1281 King Mengrai of Lannathai finally seized the city, and made it part of his kingdom.
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Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided in 7 districts (Amphoe) and one minor district (King Amphoe). These are further subdivided into 51 communes (tambon) and 520 villages (mubaan).
External linksProvince page from the Tourist Authority of ThailandGolden Jubilee Network province guide
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