| Native name | กำแพงเพชร |
|---|---|
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Kamphaeng Phet Province |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area metro | 14.9 km² |
| Population total | 28,817[1] |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Time zone | ICT (UTC+7) |
Kamphaeng Phet is a town (thesaban mueang) in central Thailand, former capital of the Kamphaeng Phet Province. It covers the complete tambon Nai Mueang of the Mueang Kamphaeng Phet district. As of 2020, it has a population of 28,817.
History
According to the Ayutthaya Testimonies, in 1156, a monarch of Xiān named Suryaraja was recorded to have transferred his royal seat to Vicitraprakāra, identified with present-day Kamphaeng Phet, thereby designating it as the principal center of his dominion.[2]: 11 His successor and son, Candraraja, later relocated the seat of power to Sukhothai, rendering Kamphaeng Phet a frontier stronghold of the kingdom.[2]: 11
Kamphaeng Phet was an ancient outpost town during the Sukhothai period, as evidenced by the city walls and fortifications that remain today. Before the creation of the city, legends says that there were two cities present in the location; Chakangrao (ชากังราว) and Nakhon Chum (นครชุม).[3] Chakangrao was built on the east bank of the Ping River while Nakhon Chum was built on the west bank of the Ping River.[3]
Kamphaeng Phet received municipality status on March 11, 1936.[4] When the municipality was established, it had an operation area of 4.5 square kilometers. Later in 1966, it expanded to an area of 14.9 square kilometers.
Demographics
Since 2005, the population of Kamphaeng Phet has been decreasing.[5]
| Estimation date | 31 Dec 2005 | 31 Dec 2010 | 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,114 | 29,374 | 29,191 | 28,817 |
See also
References
- ^ "Thailand: Major Cities, Towns & Communes - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information"
- ^ Phraya Pariyattithamthada (1968). Ayutthaya Testimonies (in Thai). Rung Rueang Tham. Archived 25 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "เล่าเรื่องเมืองชากังราว องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดกำแพงเพชร (อบจ.กำแพงเพชร)". Archived from the original on 2020-07-26.
- ^ "ประวัติเทศบาล"
- ^ "THAILAND: Major Cities, Towns & Communes"
External links
- http://www.kppcity.com Website of town (Thai only)