In the Khmer era, it was Lavo or Lava Pura, the important city of the eastern part of the Chao Phraya River valley.

Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram set up Lopburi as the military center of Thailand.

His predominant building style, Art Deco shows along Narai Maharat Road.

Besides the Lopburi River, the important water resources are the Sap Lek Reservoir and Khlong Raphiphat.

The town (thesaban mueang) Lopburi covers tambon Tha Hin and parts of Thale Chup Son.