Nong Chok district

Nong Chok (Thai: หนองจอก, pronounced [nɔ̌ːŋ t͡ɕɔ̀ːk]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other districts (from north clockwise): Amphoe Lam Luk Ka of Pathum Thani province, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Amphoe Mueang Chachoengsao of Chachoengsao province, Lat Krabang, Min Buri and Khlong Sam Wa of Bangkok. It is the biggest and the most sparsely populated district of Bangkok.

Nong Chok
หนองจอก
Khet
Nong Chok Park
Nong Chok Park
Khet location in Bangkok
Khet location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°51′20″N 100°51′45″E
Country Thailand
ProvinceBangkok
SeatKrathum Rai
Khwaeng8
Area
 • Total236.261 km2 (91.221 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total170,643[1]
 • Density722.26/km2 (1,870.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (THA)
Postal code
10530
Geocode1003

History

The district was established as an amphoe in 1897 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. The original settlers were Muslims relocated from southern Thailand. In 1902, it became an amphoe of the newly setup Min Buri province. Due to economic hardship during 1930–31, Min Buri Province was disbanded in 1931 and Nong Chok was transferred to Chachoengsao Province. However the administration was moved under Bangkok the next year due to inconvenience of travel between Nong Chok and Chachoengsao. As of 2006, about 75% of the population were Muslims while 22% were Buddhists. The name Nong Chok means water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) swamp.

Administration

The district is sub-divided into eight sub-districts (khwaeng).

No.NameThaiArea
(km2)		Map
1.
Krathum Raiกระทุ่มราย
38.132
Map
2.
Nong Chokหนองจอก
29.992
3.
Khlong Sipคลองสิบ
30.849
4.
Khlong Sip Songคลองสิบสอง
38.867
5.
Khok Faetโคกแฝด
22.524
6.
Khu Fang Nueaคู้ฝั่งเหนือ
17.750
7.
Lam Phak Chiลำผักชี
33.358
8.
Lam Toitingลำต้อยติ่ง
24.789
Total
236.261

Economy

Agriculture was and remains the most important part of Nong Chok economy. Rice, vegetables, fruits, and livestocks are the main products. It is famous for its gamecocks and birdcages. Many canals were dug for irrigation and transportation.

Places
Nong Chok National Football Center

Education

International schools include:

References
  1. "Population and House Report for Year 2017". Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)
  2. Home. Korean International School of Bangkok. Retrieved on March 8, 2016. "우) 10530 29/19 M.6 SOI 28 MITMAITRI NONGCHOK BANGKOK"
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