Chaiyaphum Province Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Chaiyaphum ชัยภูมิ
Province
Map of Thailand highlighting Chaiyaphum Province
Country	Thailand
Capital	Chaiyaphum town
Area
• Total	12,778.3 km² (4,933.7 sq mi)
Area rank	Ranked 7th
Population (2000)
• Total	1,095,360
• Rank	Ranked 14th
• Density	85.7203/km² (222.0146/sq mi)
• Density rank	Ranked 50th
Time zone	UTC+7 (Thailand Standard Time)
ISO 3166 code	TH-36

Chaiyaphum (pronounced "Chai-ya-poom") is one of the many provinces in the country of Thailand. It is located in the northeastern part of Thailand, an area also known as Isan. As of the year 2000, over one million people lived in Chaiyaphum. The province covers a large area of about 12,778 square kilometers.

Discovering Chaiyaphum Province
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Discovering Chaiyaphum Province

Chaiyaphum is a special place known for its beautiful nature and important history. It is a land of mountains, forests, and rivers. Many people visit to see its national parks and unique plants.

Where is Chaiyaphum Located?

Chaiyaphum is in the heart of Thailand's northeastern region. It shares borders with several other provinces. These include Khon Kaen Province to the north and east, Nakhon Ratchasima Province to the south, and Phetchabun Province and Lopburi Province to the west.

Nature and Geography in Chaiyaphum

The province is home to parts of the Phetchabun Mountains. These mountains form a natural border to the west. A significant feature is the Chulabhorn Dam, which helps manage water resources in the area. Many national parks protect the natural beauty of Chaiyaphum.

Chaiyaphum's Natural Parks

Chaiyaphum has several national parks. These parks are places where you can see amazing rock formations and unique flowers. For example, Pa Hin Ngam National Park is famous for its strange rock shapes and beautiful Siam Tulip flowers. Phu Laen Kha National Park also offers stunning views and diverse wildlife.

How Chaiyaphum is Governed

Like other provinces in Thailand, Chaiyaphum is led by a Governor. The Governor is in charge of running the province. The province is divided into smaller areas to make it easier to manage.

Administrative Divisions of Chaiyaphum

Map of Amphoe Chaiyaphum, one of the districts in the province.

Chaiyaphum province is divided into 16 main areas called amphoe (districts). Each district is then split into even smaller parts called tambon (subdistricts). There are 124 subdistricts in total. Finally, these subdistricts are made up of 1393 muban (villages). This system helps organize the province and its communities.

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The Luak ridge of the Phetchabun Mountains and the Sonthi River valley, from the Sut Phaen Din viewpoint of Pa Hin Ngam National Park.
Rice fields in Chaiyaphum province.
Phu Laen Kha National Park.
Phu Laen Kha National Park.
Phu Laen Kha National Park.
Pathumma (Curcuma alismatifolia), a beautiful flower found in Pa Hin Ngam National Park.