Ban Lueam district

Ban Lueam (Thai: บ้านเหลื่อม, pronounced [bâːn lɯ̀a̯m]) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.

Ban Lueam
บ้านเหลื่อม
District location in Nakhon Ratchasima province
District location in Nakhon Ratchasima province
Coordinates: 15°36′33″N 102°7′46″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceNakhon Ratchasima
SeatBan Lueam
Area
  Total218.9 km2 (84.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
  Total21,480
  Density101.3/km2 (262/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code30350
Geocode3005

Etymology

The name Lueam comes from the Ma Lueam tree (Canarium subulatum Guill.). In the past, a big tree of this kind was the landmark of the village.

History

Tambon Ban Lueam, Wang Pho, and Khok Krabueang were separated from Khong district to create a minor district (king amphoe) on 18 October 1976.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 1 January 1988.[2]

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise): Kaeng Sanam Nang, Bua Yai, and Khong of Nakhon Ratchasima province, and Noen Sa-nga and Mueang Chaiyaphum of Chaiyaphum province.

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 39 villages (mubans). Ban Lueam is also a sub-district municipality (thesaban tambon) covering parts of tambons Ban Lueam and Wang Pho. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai Pop.[3]
1.Ban Lueamบ้านเหลื่อม6,465
2.Wang Phoวังโพธิ์2,563
3.Khok Krabueangโคกกระเบื้อง8,668
4.Cho Rakaช่อระกา3,784

References

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