Wiang Sa District, Nan
| Wiang Sa เวียงสา |
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| Amphoe | |
| Amphoe location in Nan Province Amphoe location in Nan Province |
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| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Nan |
| Government | |
| • Marshal | Jatuporn Chanasri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,894.893 km2 (731.622 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 70,357 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (96/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 55110 |
| Geocode | 5507 |
Wiang Sa (Thai: เวียงสา) is a district (Amphoe) in the central part of Nan Province, northern Thailand.
Geography
Neighboring are from the south clockwise Na Noi of Nan Province, Rong Kwang, Song of Phrae Province, Ban Luang, Mueang Nan, Phu Phiang and Mae Charim of Nan Province again. To the east it borders Xaignabouli Province of Laos.
The eastern part of the district is located in the Luang Prabang Range mountain area of the Thai highlands.[1]
History
The minor district Mueang Sa was created in 1908, consisting of the seven tambon (subdistricts), Mueang Sa, Ai Na Lai, Ban San, Ban Khueng, Pong Sanuk, Nam Khao and Lai Na split off from Mueang Nan district.[2] In 1909 it was upgraded to a full district.[3] In 1917 it was renamed to Phun Yuen (บุญยืน), as the district office was located in that tambon.[4] In 1939 it was again renamed with its historical name, only leaving out the word Mueang which was reserved for the capital districts of provinces.[5] The district was renamed to Wiang Sa on January 23, 1986.[6]
Administration
The district is subdivided into 17 tambon, which are further subdivided into 126 villages (muban). There are 3 townships (thesaban tambon) in Wiang Sa district. The first one is Wiang Sa, which covers parts of tambon Klang Wiang. The rest of tambon Klang Wiang and the whole of tambon Pong Sanuk are administrated by township Klang Wiang. The last township is Khueng, which covers all area of tambon Khueang. There are a further 13 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Klang Wiang | กลางเวียง | 14 | 10,865 | |
| 2. | Khueng | ขึ่ง | 7 | 4,038 | |
| 3. | Lai Nan | ไหล่น่าน | 8 | 3,535 | |
| 4. | Tan Chum | ตาลชุม | 7 | 4,033 | |
| 5. | Na Lueang | นาเหลือง | 7 | 3,238 | |
| 6. | San | ส้าน | 10 | 7,208 | |
| 7. | Nam Muap | น้ำมวบ | 8 | 3,178 | |
| 8. | Nam Pua | น้ำปั้ว | 6 | 4,127 | |
| 9. | Yap Hua Na | ยาบหัวนา | 7 | 4,594 | |
| 10. | Pong Sanuk | ปงสนุก | 4 | 1,400 | |
| 11. | Ai Na Lai | อ่ายนาไลย | 11 | 6,946 | |
| 12. | San Na Nong Mai | ส้านนาหนองใหม่ | 4 | 1,824 | |
| 13. | Mae Khaning | แม่ขะนิง | 7 | 3,576 | |
| 14. | Mae Sakhon | แม่สาคร | 6 | 2,615 | |
| 15. | Chom Chan | จอมจันทร์ | 8 | 3,973 | |
| 16. | Mae Sa | แม่สา | 7 | 2,866 | |
| 17. | Thung Si Thong | ทุ่งศรีทอง | 5 | 2,326 |
References
- ↑ ดร.กระมล ทองธรรมชาติ และคณะ, สังคมศึกษา ศาสนาและวัฒนธรรม ม.1, สำนักพิมพ์ อักษรเจริญทัศน์ อจท. จำกัด, 2548, หน้า 24-25
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