Wang Chan district

Wang Chan (Thai: วังจันทร์, pronounced [wāŋ t͡ɕān]) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Rayong province, eastern Thailand.

Wang Chan
วังจันทร์
District location in Rayong province
District location in Rayong province
Coordinates: 12°56′5″N 101°31′13″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceRayong
SeatChum Saeng
Area
  Total395.245 km2 (152.605 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total24,481
  Density61.9/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code21210
Geocode2104

History

The minor district (king amphoe) Wang Chan was created on 16 November 1977 by splitting off the two tambons Chum Saeng and Wang Chan from Klaeng district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 19 July 1991.[2]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Khao Chamao, Klaeng, Mueang Rayong, Ban Khai and Pluak Daeng of Rayong Province, and Nong Yai and Bo Thong of Chonburi province.

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 30 villages (mubans). Chum Saeng is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Chum Saeng and Phlong Ta Iam. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Wang Chanวังจันทร์63,959
2.Chum Saengชุมแสง88,463
3.Pa Yup Naiป่ายุบใน86,855
4.Phlong Ta Iamพลงตาเอี่ยม85,204

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