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 | | Prachuap Khiri Khan, on the bank of the Nang Rom Canal (called Klong I-Rom by the locals), is the capital of the seaside province by the same name, some 278km (174mi) south of Bangkok. |
 | | In 1845, during the reign of King Rama IV (King Mongkut, reigned 1851-1868) the new town was established at the mouth of Klong I-Rom and the name was changed to Prachuap Khiri Khan. |
 | | Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, with an area of about 6,767.6sqkm (2,2612sqmi), is divided into 7 districts: the town of Prachuap Khiri Khan (Muang), Kuiburi, Bang Saphan, Thap Sakae, Hua Hin, Pranburi and Bang Saphan Noi. |
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