Yasothon province
Yasothon province (Thai: ยโสธร, pronounced [já.sǒː.tʰɔ̄ːn]), one of Thailand's seventy-six provinces (changwat), lies in central northeastern Thailand also called Isan. The province was established by the revolutionary council of Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn, after its Announcement No. 70 which came into force on 3 March 1972.
Yasothon
ยโสธร | |
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From left to right, top to bottom : Naga building at Vimarn Phaya Thean, Phra That Kuchan, Wat Maha That, St Michael's Church, Songyae, Phra That Kong Khao Noi, Rocket Festival | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Mueang Yot | |
Map of Thailand highlighting Yasothon province | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Capital | Yasothon |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Chonlatee Yangtrong (since October 2020) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,131 km2 (1,595 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 52nd |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 537,299 |
| • Rank | Ranked 48th |
| • Density | 130/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 34th |
| Human Achievement Index | |
| • HAI (2017) | 0.5790 "somewhat low" Ranked 46th |
| GDP | |
| • Total | baht 26 billion (US$0.9 billion) (2019) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 35xxx |
| Calling code | 045 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-35 |
| Website | www |
Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, and Roi Et.
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