Chun district

Chun (Thai: จุน, pronounced [t͡ɕūn]) is a district (amphoe) of Phayao province in northern Thailand.

Chun
จุน
District location in Phayao province
District location in Phayao province
Coordinates: 19°20′14″N 100°8′6″E
CountryThailand
ProvincePhayao
Area
  Total571.2 km2 (220.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total52,066
  Density91.2/km2 (236/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code56150
Geocode5602

History

Chun District dates back to an ancient city named Wiang Lo, which is of similar age as Mueang Phayao.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise): Chiang Kham, Pong and Dok Khamtai of Phayao Province, Pa Daet and Thoeng of Chiang Rai province.

The important water resources are the Ing and Chun Rivers.

Administration

The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 88 villages (mubans). Huai Khao Kam is a township (thesaban tambon) covering parts of tambon Huai Khao Kam. There are a further six tambon administrative organization (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Pop.
1.Huai Khao Kamห้วยข้าวก่ำ8,893
2.Chunจุน9,889
3.Loลอ6,724
4.Hong Hinหงส์หิน7,157
5.Thung Ruang Thongทุ่งรวงทอง8,072
6.Huai Yang Khamห้วยยางขาม6,102
7.Phra That Khing Kaengพระธาตุขิงแกง5,229

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