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Introduction
Famous for its horse-drawn carriages and with
a rooster as its provincial emblem, Lampang boasts
a long history of human settlements on the Wang
River basin, some of which dating back to more
than 1,000 years. It is rich in archaeological
evidence reflecting ancient civilisations of Hariphunchai,
Lanna and Burma.
Lampang is administratively divided
into the following districts: Muang, Thoen, Mae
Phrik, Ngao, Ko Kha, Wang Nuea, Mae Tha, Chae
Hom, Sop Prap, Seom Ngam, Hang Chat, Mae Mo and
Mueang Pan.
Geographical
The map of Thailand shows that Lampang is long
oval shaped and is situated in the Northern part
of Thailand. The altitude is 268.60 metres above
sea level. The area of the province is 12,533.961
Kilometres or about 7,833,726 acres. The declared
forest area is ,5132,784acres – 65.62% of
total land area.
(At the present, the forest
actually covers 4,896.875 acres of land - 62.51%
of total land area.)
- The agricultural accounts for
1,217,348.10 acres-approximate 15.54%
- Perennials 174,641 acres of
land– approximate 14.35%
- Corps 331,009 acres of land
– approximate 27.19%
- Rice fields 539,917 acres of
land – approximate 44.35%
- Animal husbandry 130,672 acres
of land – approximate 10.73%
- Fishery covers 41,109.10 acres
of land – approximate 3.38%
- The unspecified surface covers
for 1,483,593.46 acres of land – approximate
18.94%
Population
The population of Lampang is 810,838 – males
402,208 and females 408,630. The district of Lampang
area (Include the municipal area), having the
largest population , the second largest population
is Kho Ka district , and the third Mae Tha.
History and Religion
The temple of Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Tat Lampang
Luang, Wat Phra Tad Sadate, Wat Sri Rong Muang,
Wat Phra Kiew Don Toud (The Emerald Buddha), Wat
Pra Tue Pong, Wat Chai Dee Sour, Wat Phra Tad
Chom Ping, Wat Sri Chum, Pra Tu Pa Monument, Hua
Wiang Ancient village, The ancient cannon boom,
Wat Boon Ya Wat Vi Harn, Wat Pong Sanuk, Wat Par
Fang, Wat Chai Mongkol, Wat Mont Jum Sien, Wat
Auk Kol Chai Key Ree, the City Pole Monument,
Wat Tum Phra Sapai, Wat Tum Suk Kasaem Sawone,
Wat Mae Pa Luang.
Culture and Handicarft
There are many villages like Yoe hill tribe, Ban
Mai Pattana, Ban Soue Nug, Ban Luk handicraft,
Karen hill tribe, Ban Mae Mee, Sa Paper village,
Ceramic factories, Mae Tum Art and Craving Community.
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