| Kham Khuean Kaeo คำเขื่อนแก้ว |
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| — Amphoe — | |
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| Coordinates: 15°39′11″N 104°18′32″E / 15.65306°N 104.30889°ECoordinates: 15°39′11″N 104°18′32″E / 15.65306°N 104.30889°E | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Yasothon |
| Seat | |
| Tambon | |
| Muban | |
| Amphoe established | |
| Area | |
| - Total | 638.40 km2 (246.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 70,130 |
| - Density | 109.85/km2 (284.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 35110 |
| Geocode | 3504 |
Kham Khuean Kaeo (Thai: คำเขื่อนแก้ว) is a district (amphoe) of Yasothon Province in northeastern Thailand.
History
Kham Khuean Kaeo was formerly named Uthai Sothon (อำเภออุทัยโสธร) when it was still a district of Ubon Ratchathani Province. The name was changed on November 4, 1953.
When Yasothon was separated from Ubon Ratchathani, Kham Khuean Kaeo was one of the districts which was relocated to the new province.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise) Mueang Yasothon and Pa Tio of Yasothon Province, Hua Taphan of Amnat Charoen Province, Khueang Nai of Ubon Ratchathani Province, Maha Chana Chai of Yasothon Province, and Phanom Phrai of Roi Et Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 13 subdistricts (tambon) which make up 114 villages (muban).
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