Khao Chamao (Thai: เขาชะเมา) is a district (amphoe) of Rayong Province, eastern Thailand.
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) was split off from Klaeng district on May 31 1993[1].
Following a decision of the Thai government on May 15 2007, all of the 81 minor districts were to be upgraded to full districts[2]. With the publishing in the Royal Gazette on August 24 the upgrade became official [3].
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Bo Thong of Chonburi Province, Kaeng Hang Maeo of Chanthaburi Province, and Klaeng and Wang Chan of Rayong Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 4 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 21 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) area, and 4 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nam Pen | น้ำเป็น | 7 | 7,025 | |
| 2. | Huai Thap Mon | ห้วยทับมอญ | 8 | 7,419 | |
| 3. | Cham Kho | ชำฆ้อ | 9 | 5,650 | |
| 4. | Khao Noi | เขาน้อย | 5 | 2,338 |