Khan Na Yao District

Khan Na Yao (Thai: คันนายาว, pronounced [kʰān nāː jāːw]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Bang Khen, Khlong Sam Wa, Min Buri, Saphan Sung, and Bueng Kum.

Khan Na Yao

คันนายาว
Slider and swimming pool of Siam Park City
Seal
Khet location in Bangkok
CountryThailand
ProvinceBangkok
SeatKhan Na Yao
Khwaeng2
Khet established21 November 1997
Area
  Total25.980 km2 (10.031 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
  Total96,751[1]
  Density3,724.05/km2 (9,645.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
10230
Geocode1043

History

Khan Na Yao was separated from Bueng Kum on 14 October 1997 announcement, effective 21 November 1997, together with Saphan Sung.[2]

Its name means "long paddy-field ridge", describing the geography of the district; Khan Na Yao was an agricultural district.

Places

  • Wat Rassattadhum
  • Navatanee Golf Course
  • Siam Park City
  • Fashion Island
  • Bangchan Industrial Estate

Administration

The district is divided into two sub-districts (khwaeng).

1.Khan Na Yao คันนายาว
2.Ram Inthra รามอินทรา

District council

The District Council for Khan Na Yao has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on 30 April 2006. The Thai Rak Thai Party won seven seats.

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