Waeng Noi district

Waeng Noi (Thai: แวงน้อย, pronounced [wɛ̄ːŋ nɔ́ːj]) is a district (amphoe) in the southwestern part of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.

Waeng Noi
แวงน้อย
Lahan Na village
Lahan Na village
District location in Khon Kaen province
District location in Khon Kaen province
Coordinates: 15°48′13″N 102°24′57″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceKhon Kaen
SeatWaeng Noi
Area
  Total283.6 km2 (109.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total42,408
  Density149.5/km2 (387/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code40230
Geocode4014

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Waeng Yai and Phon of Khon Kaen Province; Bua Lai, Bua Yai, and Kaeng Sanam Nang of Nakhon Ratchasima province; and Khon Sawan of Chaiyaphum province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 1 June 1971, when six tambons were split off from Phon district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 21 August 1975.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into six subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 73 villages (mubans). Waeng Noi is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Waeng Noi. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Waeng Noiแวงน้อย139,826
2.Kan Lueangก้านเหลือง149,343
3.Tha Nang Naeoท่านางแนว104,884
4.Lahan Naละหานนา157,589
5.Tha Watท่าวัด105,712
6.Thang Khwangทางขวาง115,054

References

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