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Waeng Noi district

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 / 15.80361°N 102.41583°E / 15.80361; 102.41583
CountryThailand
ProvinceKhon Kaen
SeatWaeng Noi
Area
 • Total
283.6 km2 (109.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total
42,408
 • Density149.5/km2 (387/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code40230
Geocode4014

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

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 Noi แวงน้อย 13 9,826
2. Kan Lueang ก้านเหลือง 14 9,343
3. Tha Nang Naeo ท่านางแนว 10 4,884
4. Lahan Na ละหานนา 15 7,589
5. Tha Wat ท่าวัด 10 5,712
6. Thang Khwang ทางขวาง 11 5,054

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