Khao Kala (Thai: เขากะลา, pronounced [kʰǎw kā.lāː]) is a tambon (sub-district) and neighbourhood in Nakhon Sawan Province, upper central Thailand.
Khao Kala เขากะลา | |
|---|---|
| Khao Kala | |
| Etymology: "coconut shell mountain" | |
| Coordinates: 15°34′0″N 100°17′0″E / 15.56667°N 100.28333°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Nakhon Sawan |
| District | Phayuha Khiri |
| Named for | Kala mountains |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) |
| • Mayor | Prachuap Meethong |
| • Vice mayor | FS1 Samran Khlaisaeng |
| Area | |
| • Total | 217.23 km2 (83.87 sq mi) |
| Population | 8,458 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postcode | 60130 |
| Area code | (+66) 02 |
Geography
Khao Kala is a line of low mountains shaped like an inverted coconut shell. Hence the name "Khao Kala" (coconut shell hill) according to its shape. The area of Khao Kala range covers the entire area of Tambon Khao Kala, Phayuha Khiri District to Tambon Phra Non in Mueang Nakhon Sawan District or capital of Nakhon Sawan Province.[1]
Most of the area is plateau and mountainous. Khao Kala is located about 24 km (14.9 mi) east of downtown Phayuha Khiri.
Khao Kala has a total area of 217.23 square kilometers (about 135,768.75 rais).
Adjoining areas are (from north clockwise): Phra Non in Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, Hua Thanon in Tha Tako District, Nikhom Khao Bo Kaeo in its district, Udom Thanya in Tak Fa District, and Khao Thong with Nikhom Khao Bo Kaeo in its district, respectively.[2]
Demography
Total population of 8,458 people (4,114 men, and 4,344 women) in 2,999 households.
Economy
Most of the population has a career in sugarcane farming. The occupation of the rice farmers is a minority.
Administration
Khao Kala is governed by the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) Khao Kala (เทศบาลตำบลเขากะลา).
The tambon is divided into 19 administrative mubans (village)[2]
| No. | Name | Thai |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ban Huai Bong | บ้านห้วยบง |
| 2. | Ban Khao Sam Yot | บ้านเขาสามยอด |
| 3. | Ban Phu Wa | บ้านพุหว้า |
| 4. | Ban Nong Tao | บ้านหนองเต่า |
| 5. | Ban Than Lamyai | บ้านธารลำไย |
| 6. | Ban Nong Khloi | บ้านหนองกลอย |
| 7. | Ban Sab Pakkard | บ้านซับผักกาด |
| 8. | Ban Sa Bua | บ้านสระบัว |
| 9. | Ban Sa Bua Tai | บ้านสระบัวใต้ |
| 10. | Ban Phu Wiset | บ้านพุวิเศษ |
| 11. | Ban Hua Khao Phra Krai | บ้านหัวเขาพระไกร |
| 12. | Ban Khao Sanam Chai | บ้านเขาสนามชัย |
| 13. | Ban Phu Ta Mueang | บ้านพุตาเมือง |
| 14. | Ban Khao Khat | บ้านเขาขาด |
| 15. | Ban Dong Man | บ้านดงมัน |
| 16. | Ban Hang Nam | บ้านหางน้ำ |
| 17. | Ban Khao Wong Nuea | บ้านเขาวงค์เหนือ |
| 18. | Ban Khao Wong Klang | บ้านเขาวงค์กลาง |
| 19. | Ban Mai Tha Nam Oi | บ้านใหม่ท่าน้ำอ้อย |
Utilities
Khao Kala has four local hospitals, 19 local health centres, four drugstores.
There are a total of nine temples and two abbeys.
In education, Khao Kala consists of five child development centres, six primary schools, one secondary school, six public libraries, and one non-formal education centre.
In communication, there are two post offices, 16 public telephone booths.
Every household has electricity and water supply.
UFO hotspot
Khao Kala is famous for being the only UFO hotspot in Thailand. Some locals believe it's where aliens will land the UFOs, or be seen frequently. Although outsiders or even some locals don't believe that. However, they dubbed Khao Kala "Area 51 of Thailand".[1][3][4]