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Phetchabun
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| Capital: | Phetchabun |
| Area: | 12,668.4 km² Ranked 9th |
| Inhabitants: | 965,784 (2000) Ranked 19th |
| Pop. density: | 76 inh./km² Ranked 55th |
| ISO 3166-2: | TH-67 |
| Governor: | Direk Thuengfang (since 2002) |
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Phetchabun (Thai: เพชรบูรณ์) is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Loei, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Lopburi, Nakhon Sawan, Phichit and Phitsanulok.
Phetchabun is a province in the lower northern region of Thailand. It is situated between the northern and the central region. From historical evidence, it is believed that Phetchabun was established by two kingdoms – namely the Sukhothai Kingdom and the Ayutthaya Period of the great King Narai. Initially the province was called “Phe-cha-buth” as “Phuenchapura”, which means the city that is plenty of crops. The reason for being given such name is because the province is very fertile and full of natural resources. Because of the fertility of the land, Phetchabun has always been agriculturally productive area. Today, Phetchabun is a province with rich tourism potential such as fascinating nature, prosperous history for more than 1,400 years and indigenous traditional ceremonies.
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Phetchabun is a town ( thesaban mueang ) in Thailand , capital of the Phetchabun Province . It covers the tambon Nai Mueang of the Phetchabun district , along the Pa Sak River
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Phetchabun may refer to. the town Phetchabun; Phetchabun Province; Mueang Phetchabun district; Monthon Phetchabun , a former administrative entity; Phetchabun mountain range
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