Sattahip (, ) is a district ( amphoe) in Chonburi province, Thailand. It is at the southern tip of the province southeast of Bangkok. In 2014, the district had a population of 157,000 in an area of 348.122 km2.
Geography
Neighboring districts are Bang Lamung to the north, Ban Chang of
Rayong province to the east, and the Gulf of Thailand to the south and west.
Islands
Several islands are in Sattahip District, the largest of which is
Ko Khram. Many of the islands are in
Sattahip Bay (อ่าวสัตหีบ).
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History
The history of Sattahip begins with a woman named Jang, who owned much land in Sattahip District. Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, a son of King Rama V, was sent to create a
naval base at Sattahip. He thought it was perfect owing to the many small islands that protected it from wind and waves. He asked Jang for land on the seacoast, and she donated the area that the prince needed.
In Thai, satta () means 'seven', while hip () means 'box' or 'barrier'. Thus, Sattahip means the 'seven barriers', which are the islands that protect the coast of the district. These islands are Ko Phra, Ko Yo, Ko Mu, Ko Tao Mo, Ko Nen, Ko San Chalam and Ko Bo.
The minor district (king amphoe) Sattahip was created on 1 April 1937 by separating the sub-districts Sattahip and Na Chom Thien from Bang Lamung district.
Climate
Administration
The district is divided into five
, or sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 41
, or villages. There are three
, or municipalities: Sattahip, Na Chom Thian, and Bang Sare. Sattahip covers parts of
tambons Sattahip and Phlu Ta Luang. Na Chom Thian and Bang Sare each parts of the same-named
tambon. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.
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