Suan Chitlada subdistrict
Suan Chitlada (Thai: สวนจิตรลดา; RTGS: Suan Chit Lada) is a khwaeng (subdistrict) of Dusit District, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Suan Chitlada
สวนจิตรลดา | |
|---|---|
 Saowani Bridge, a historic bridge over ditch and northern railway line at the southern edge of Chitralada Royal Villa on the border of Ratchathewi District | |
 Location in Dusit District | |
| Coordinates: 13°46′13.69″N 100°31′33.33″E | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Khet | Dusit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.737 km2 (0.671 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 9,211 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 10300, 10303 |
| TIS 1099 | 100203 |
Naming
Its name refers to Chitralada Royal Villa, that is located in the subdistrict.
Geography
Most of the area of Suan Chitala is the royal court and government offices. It has a total area of 1.737 km2 (about 0.671 mi2).
It can be considered in the southeast of the district. The area is bordered by neighbouring subdistricts (from the north clockwise): Thanon Nakhon Chai Si in its district (Khlong Samsen is a borderline), Thung Phaya Thai of Ratchathewi District (Northern railway line is a borderline), Si Yaek Maha Nak in its district, Wat Sommanat of Pom Prap Sattru Phai District (Phitsanulok Road, Nakhon Sawan Road, and Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem are the borderlines), Dusit in its district (Khlong Prem Prachakon is a borderline), respectively.
Demography
In 2017 it had a total population of 9,211 people.[2]
Places
- Chitralada Royal Villa
- King Rama IX Memorial Park (former Nang Loeng Racecours)
- Rajavinit Mathayom School
- Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Co-operatives
- Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Nang Loeng Campus
- Sirirot Phanitchayakan School
- Wat Sukhantharam
Transportation
- Sukhothai Road
- Rama V Road
- Ratchawithi Road
- Phitsanulok Road
- Nakhon Sawan Road
- Si Ayutthaya Road
- Ramathibodi Hospital Halt
- Chitralada Railway Station
References
- Administrative Strategy Division, Strategy and Evaluation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (2021). สถิติกรุงเทพมหานครประจำปี 2563 [Bangkok Statistics 2020] (PDF) (in Thai). Retrieved 27 November 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Population statistics 2017" (in Thai). Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 2018-03-20.