Phitsanulok
province covers some 10,584.5 sq.km. Theriverside
provincial capital is 377 km. North of Bangkok.
Phitsanulok is situated on thegeographical and administrative line
uniting the central and northern regions.
Phitsanulok was
the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great of
Ayuthaya (reign : 1590 - 1605), and his brother
Prince Ekathosarot. Phitsanulok has long been an
important center for political and strategic reasons.
Phitsanulok was a major center of recruitment when Ayuthaya waged war with
Burma, and was the capital of Thailand for 25 years during the
1448-1488 reign of Ayuthaya's King Boromtrailokanat
The climate of
Phitsanulok is generally hot and
humid. It borders with Uttaradit in he North, Pichit in
the south, Loei and Phetchabun in the East, Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai
in the West. Covering an area of 10,815.8 sq.km., the province is divided
into 9 Amphoes :
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- Muang
- Bang Krathum
- Bang Rakam
- Chat Trakan
- Nakhon Thai
- Noen MaPrang
- Phrom Priram
- Wang Thong
- Wat Bot
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