History
Originally, the district was the capital district of the province Takua Pa, thus named Amphoe Mueang Takua Pa. In 1913 the province hall was moved to within the present-day town of Takua Pa, so the district was renamed to Ko Kho Khao after its central tambon. The following year the district was renamed to Pak Nam, which was undone in 1917. The district was then reduced to a minor district (King Amphoe) on September 1 1938. After the district office was moved to tambon Khura in 1964, the district was renamed to Khura Buri in 1968. On August 8 1975 the district was elevated to full district (amphoe) status.
The tambon Ko Kho Khao, originally the center of the district, was transferred to Takua Pa district on December 28 1988.
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