Bueng Bun District

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Bueng Bun
บึงบูรพ์
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Sisaket Province
Amphoe location in Sisaket Province
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Country  Thailand
Province Sisaket
Seat Bueng Bun
Area
 • Total 49.582 km2 (19.144 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 10,655
 • Density 214.9/km2 (557/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 33220
Geocode 3311

Bueng Bun (Thai: บึงบูรพ์) is a district (Amphoe) of Sisaket Province, northeastern Thailand.

History

The minor district (King Amphoe) was created on July 18, 1977, when the four tambon Po, Dot, Siao and Nong Ma were split off from Uthumphon Phisai district.[1] 1979 all subdistricts except Po were returned to Uthumphon Phisai.[2] The minor district was upgraded to a full district on July 4, 1994.[3]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Rasi Salai, Uthumphon Phisai and Pho Si Suwan of Sisaket Province, and Rattanaburi of Surin Province.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 2 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 25 villages (muban). Bueng Bun is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of both tambon. There is further 1 Tambon administrative organization (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
1. Po เป๊าะ 16 6,207
2. Bueng Bun บึงบูรพ์ 9 4,448

References

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