Ban Bueng district

Ban Bueng
บ้านบึง
District
District location in Chonburi province
District location in Chonburi province
Coordinates: 13°18′41″N 101°6′44″E / 13.31139°N 101.11222°E / 13.31139; 101.11222
CountryThailand
ProvinceChonburi
SeatBan Bueng
Tambon8
Area
 • Total
646.3 km2 (249.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total
103,904
 • Density160.76/km2 (416.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code20170
Geocode2002

Ban Bueng (Thai: บ้านบึง, pronounced [bâːn bɯ̄ŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Chonburi province, Thailand.

Geography

The district is in the center of Chonburi Province in the Khao Khiao Massif area.

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phan Thong, Phanat Nikhom, Bo Thong, Nong Yai, Si Racha and Mueang Chonburi.

History

The district was created in 1921 as a minor district (king amphoe).[1] 1938 it was elevated to full district status.

Administration

The district is divided into eight sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 52 villages (mubans). Ban Bueng itself has town (thesaban mueang) status and covers parts of tambon Ban Bueng. Nong Phai Kaeo and Khlong Kio each have township (thesaban tambon) status, both townships covering parts of the same-named tambon.

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.     
1. Ban Bueng บ้านบึง 5 23,509
2. Khlong Kio คลองกิ่ว 9 18,955
3. Map Phai มาบไผ่ 6 4,914
4. Nong Samsak หนองซ้ำซาก 4 5,386
5. Nong Bon Daeng หนองบอนแดง 6 5,566
6. Nong Chak หนองชาก 5 9,408
7. Nong Irun หนองอิรุณ 12 16,217
8. Nong Phai Kaeo หนองไผ่แก้ว 5 9,446

References

  1. ^ แจ้งความกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ตั้งกิ่งอำเภอบ้านบึงและยุบกิ่งอำเภอท่าประชุมชน (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 38 (ง): 342–343. May 8, 1921. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 16, 2012.


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