History[edit]
Khao Wang
Phetchaburi is an old royal city, dating back to the Mon of the 8th century. Later Khmer settled in the city, as can be seen by the prangs of Wat Kamphaeng Laeng.
In 1860 King Rama IV built a palace near the city of Phetchaburi, commonly known as Khao Wang, but its official name is Phra Nakhon Khiri. Next to the palace the king built a tower for his astronomical observations. On the adjoining hill is the royal temple Wat Phra Kaeo.
Symbols[edit]
The provincial seal shows the Khao Wang palace in the background. In front are rice fields bordered by two coconut palm trees, symbolizing the major crops in the province.
Provincial tree is Eugenia cumini.
Administrative divisions[edit]
Map of Amphoe
The province is subdivided into 8 districts (amphoe), which are further subdivided into 93 communes (tambon) and 681 villages (muban).
Mueang Phetchaburi
Khao Yoi
Nong Ya Plong
Cha-am
Tha Yang
Ban Lat
Ban Laem
Kaeng Krachan