The original name of Muang district, Uttaradit, was Bang Pho. This district was under the control of Phi Chai district, Pitsanulok precinct. Later, it was established as Uttaradit Province and Bang Pho district became the capital district. It was changed to muang district recently. The district is the capital of the government, business, and the main economy of Uttaradit Province. Uttaradit is 483 km north of Bangkok.