Si Narong district

Si Narong (Thai: ศรีณรงค์, pronounced [sǐː nā.rōŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Surin province, northeastern Thailand.

Si Narong
ศรีณรงค์
District location in Surin province
District location in Surin province
Coordinates: 14°46′1″N 103°52′29″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceSurin
SeatNarong
Area
  Total410.0 km2 (158.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total46,029
  Density112.3/km2 (291/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code32150
Geocode3215

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was established on 1 April 1995 with five tambons split from Sangkha district.[1]

On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] On 24 August the upgrade became official.[3]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise): Sangkha, Lamduan and Sikhoraphum of Surin Province, Prang Ku and Khukhan of Sisaket province.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 62 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas. There are five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Narongณรงค์139,523
2.Chaenwaenแจนแวน118,952
3.Truatตรวจ1512,457
4.Nong Waengหนองแวง115,795
5.Si Sukศรีสุข129,302

References


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