Waeng Noi District

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Waeng Noi
แวงน้อย
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Khon Kaen Province
Amphoe location in Khon Kaen Province
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Country  Thailand
Province Khon Kaen
Seat Waeng Noi
Area
 • Total 283.6 km2 (109.5 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 42,408
 • Density 149.5/km2 (387/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 40230
Geocode 4014

Waeng Noi (Thai: แวงน้อย) 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 June 1, 1971, when six tambon were split off from Phon district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on August 21, 1975.[2]

Administration

The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 73 villages (muban). Waeng Noi is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Waeng Noi. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
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

References

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