Wang Muang district

Wang Muang (Thai: วังม่วง, pronounced [wāŋ mûa̯ŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Saraburi province, central Thailand.

Wang Muang
วังม่วง
The pass on highway 2089
The pass on highway 2089
District location in Saraburi province
District location in Saraburi province
Coordinates: 14°50′44″N 101°8′4″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceSaraburi
SeatWang Muang
Area
  Total338.0 km2 (130.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total17,536
  Density52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
18220
Geocode1912

History

The district was created as a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 April 1990, with three tambons taken from Muak Lek district.[1] It was upgraded to full district status on 7 September 1995.[2]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phatthana Nikhom of Lopburi province and Muak Lek and Kaeng Khoi of Saraburi Province.

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 31 villages (mubans). Wang Muang is the only township (thesaban tambon), covering parts of tambons Wang Muang and Kham Phran. There are three tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Salaeng Phanแสลงพัน52,616
2.Kham Phranคำพราน96,511
3.Wang Muangวังม่วง178,409

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