Phattalung Province
Phattalung (Thai พัทลุง) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Satun and Trang.
Geography
The province is located on the Malay Peninsula. To the east it borders the large shallow Songkhla lake, while the west is covered by mountains.
History
During the reign of King Ramathibodi I of the Ayutthaya kingdom in the 14th century Phattalung became one of twelve royal cities. At the end of the 18th century King Rama I submitted the city to the Ministry of Defense, which was responsible for all the southern provinces. During the administrative reform by King Chulalongkorn Phattalung became part of the Monthon Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Demographics
11.1% of the population are muslims.
Symbols
Administrative divisions
Phattalung is subdivided into 10 districts (Amphoe) and one minor district (King Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 65 communes (tambon) and 626 villages (mubaan).
External linksProvince page from the Tourist Authority of ThailandGolden Jubilee Network province guide
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