Waeng Noi District

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

Waeng Noi

แวงน้อย
Lahan Na village
District location in Khon Kaen Province
Coordinates: 15°48′13″N 102°24′57″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceKhon Kaen
SeatWaeng Noi
Area
  Total283.6 km2 (109.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total42,408
  Density149.5/km2 (387/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code40230
Geocode4014

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 Noiแวงน้อย139,826
2.Kan Lueangก้านเหลือง149,343
3.Tha Nang Naeoท่านางแนว104,884
4.Lahan Naละหานนา157,589
5.Tha Watท่าวัด105,712
6.Thang Khwangทางขวาง115,054
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