Thong Saen Khan district

Thong Saen Khan (Thai: ทองแสนขัน, pronounced [tʰɔ̄ːŋ sɛ̌ːn kʰǎn]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Uttaradit province, northern Thailand.

Thong Saen Khan
ทองแสนขัน
District location in Uttaradit province
District location in Uttaradit province
Coordinates: 17°28′31″N 100°20′1″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceUttaradit
SeatBo Thong
Area
  Total745.4 km2 (287.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total33,042
  Density44.3/km2 (115/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code53230
Geocode5309

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the southwest clockwise) Phichai, Tron, Mueang Uttaradit, Tha Pla, Nam Pat of Uttaradit Province, Chat Trakan and Wat Bot of Phitsanulok province

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 1 July 1983, when four tambon were split off from Tron district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 21 May 1990.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 45 villages (mubans). The township (thesaban tambon) Thong Saen Khan covers parts of tambon Bo Thong. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Phak Khuangผักขวง149,198
2.Bo Thongบ่อทอง1412,287
3.Pa Khaiป่าคาย96,030
4.Nam Phiน้ำพี้85,527

References


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