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Mueang Saraburi is the capital district of Saraburi Province, central Thailand.HistoryIn 1896 when the Northeastern railway was built and passed by Tambon Pak Phriao. The governor of Saraburi, Phraya Phichai Ronnarong Songkhram moved the capital district from Sao Hai district to the area.GeographyNeighboring districts are Chaloem Phra Kiat, Kaeng Khoi, Wihan Daeng, Nong Khae, Nong Saeng and Sao Hai.Mueang Saraburi is an important land transportation hub. Mittraphap Road begins at the downtown, as well as the northeastern railway line passing through it.AdministrationThe district is subdivided into 11 subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 77 villages . The town Saraburi covers the whole tambon Pak Phriao. The township Phok Phaek covers part of the tambon Nong No. Kut Nok Plao and Takut are two further recently created townships.