Phibun Rak district

Phibun Rak (Thai: พิบูลย์รักษ์, pronounced [pʰí.būːn rák]) is a district (amphoe) in central Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand.

Phibun Rak
พิบูลย์รักษ์
District location in Udon Thani province
District location in Udon Thani province
Coordinates: 17°32′57″N 103°3′27″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceUdon Thani
SeatBan Daeng
Area
  Total186.4 km2 (72.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total24,185
  Density129.7/km2 (336/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code41130
Geocode4123

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Nong Han, Chai Wan, Si That, Kumphawapi, and Prachaksinlapakhom.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was established on 1 April 1992 by splitting three tambons from Nong Han district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 11 October 1997.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 37 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and three tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Ban Daengบ้านแดง158,967
2.Na Saiนาทราย118,077
3.Don Kloiดอนกลอย117,141

References

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