Makham Sung

Makham Sung (Thai: มะขามสูง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 5,709 and 2,552 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture.

Makham Sung
มะขามสูง
Tambon
Official seal of Makham Sung
Seal
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictMueang Phitsanulok
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total31.3 km2 (12.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total5,709
 • Density182/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65000
Calling code055
Geocode65011600
Websitewww.makhamsoong.go.th

Geography

The topography of Makham Sung subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand.[2] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Phrom Phiram district, to the east by Ban Pa subdistrict, to the south by Pak Thok and Hua Ro subdistricts and to the west by Phrom Phiram district.[3] Makham Sung subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Khwae Noi River flows on the boundary of Makham Sung subdistrict and Phrom Phiram district.

History

On 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Makham Sung Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon).[4]

Administration

Central government

The administration of ฺMakham Sung subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 19,570 rai ~ 31.3 square kilometres (12.1 sq mi) and consists of ten administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 5,709 people and 2,552 households.[1][5]

Makham Sung subdistrict with villages
Village English Thai People Households
Moo1 Ban Thong Lang บ้านทองหลาง 582 267
Moo2 Ban Thong Lang บ้านทองหลาง 438 193
Moo3 Ban Wang Rae บ้านวังแร่ 618 278
Moo4 Ban Makham Sung บ้านมะขามสูง 512 342
Moo5 Ban Makham Sung บ้านมะขามสูง 462 206
Moo6 Ban Tha Phrao บ้านท่าพร้าว 517 217
Moo7 Ban Hua Wang Krang บ้านหัววังกร่าง 709 285
Moo8 Ban Laem San บ้านแหลมซ่าน 803 330
Moo9 Ban Lamu บ้านละมุ 600 195
Moo10 Ban Khwae Noi บ้านแควน้อย 468 239

Local government

Makham Sung Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Makham Sung SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลมะขามสูง, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Makham Sung) covers the whole Makham Sung subdistrict.

Temples
Wat Thong Lang

Makham Sung subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[6]

Temple nameThaiLocation
Wat Thong LangวัดทองหลางMoo2
Wat TakoวัดตะโกMoo4
Wat Hua Wang Krang Wanaramวัดหัววังกา่างวนารามMoo7

Economy

Most of the people are engaged in agriculture of which rice is the main crop.[7]

Education

The following schools are located in Makham Sung subdistrict.[8]

Healthcare

Transport
  • National road 1086, Phitsanulok-Wat Bot
  • National road 1275, Makham Sung-Phrom Phiram

Electricity

All households in Makham Sung subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[11]

Waterworks

All households in Makham Sung subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).[12]

Communications

All households in Makham Sung subdistrict have acces to the mobile telephone network.[13]

References
  1. "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 30 May 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65011601-65011610 >Excel line 70435-70445{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. "ภูมิประเทศ" [terrain] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  3. "อาณาเบตติดต่อ" [contact territory] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  4. "ประวัติหน่วยงาน" [agency history] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  5. "เขตการปกครอง" [subdivision] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  6. "list of temples". Retrieved 30 May 2023, > no.28626 - 28628{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  7. "อาชีพประชากร" [occupation population] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  8. "การศึกษาในตำบล" [subdistrict education] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  9. "การสาธารณสุขในตำบล" [public health in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  10. "About Health Center 2". Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  11. "ไฟฟ้าในตำบล" [electricity in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  12. "ประปาในตำบล" [water supply subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  13. "การสื่อสารในตำบล" [communication subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.

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