Wang Pong district

Wang Pong (Thai: วังโป่ง, pronounced [wāŋ pòːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Phetchabun province, central Thailand.

Wang Pong
วังโป่ง
District location in Phetchabun province
District location in Phetchabun province
Coordinates: 16°20′28″N 100°47′36″E
CountryThailand
ProvincePhetchabun
SeatWang Pong
Area
  Total543.0 km2 (209.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total38,473
  Density70.8/km2 (183/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code67240
Geocode6710

History

The three tambons Wang Pong, Thai Dong, and Sap Poep were separated from Chon Daen district and made a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 December 1983.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 21 May 1990.[2]

The original name of this area was Ban Wang Din Pong.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mueang Phetchabun and Chon Daen of Phetchabun Province, Tap Khlo of Phichit province, and Noen Maprang of Phitsanulok province.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 58 villages (mubans). There are two townships (thesaban tambons) in the district: Wang Pong and Thai Dong, each covering parts of the same-named tambons. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Wang Pongวังโป่ง1110,189
2.Thai Dongท้ายดง138,066
3.Sap Poepซับเปิบ84,924
4.Wang Hinวังหิน149,633
5.Wang Sanวังศาล125,661

References

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