Kaeng Sanam Nang district

Kaeng Sanam Nang (Thai: แก้งสนามนาง, pronounced [kɛ̂(ː)ŋ sā.nǎːm nāːŋ]) is the northernmost district (amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.

Kaeng Sanam Nang
แก้งสนามนาง
District location in Nakhon Ratchasima province
District location in Nakhon Ratchasima province
Coordinates: 15°45′0″N 102°15′17″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceNakhon Ratchasima
SeatKaeng Sanam Nang
Area
  Total107.3 km2 (41.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
  Total37,884
  Density353.2/km2 (915/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code30440
Geocode3023

History

On 7 January 1986 the four tambons Kaeng Sanam Nang, Non Samran, Bueng Phalai, and Si Suk were split off from Bua Yai district and created the minor district (king amphoe) Kaeng Sanam Nang.[1] The government officially upgraded it to a full district on 20 October 1993.[2]

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise): Mueang Chaiyaphum and Khon Sawan of Chaiyaphum province; Waeng Noi of Khon Kaen province; Bua Yai and Ban Lueam of Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Administration

The district is divided into five subdistricts (tambon). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas in the district.

1.Kaeng Sanam Nangแก้งสนามนาง
2.Non Samranโนนสำราญ
3.Bueng Phalaiบึงพะไล
4.Si Sukสีสุก
5.Bueng Samrongบึงสำโรง

References

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