The topography of Ban Khlong is fertile lowlands with an area of 8.1 km2.[2] The subdistrict is bordered to the north-west by Phlai Chumphon subdistrict, to the east by Hua Ro subdistrict and the city of Phitsanulok, to the south by Wat Chan subdistrict. Ban Khlong subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows east of Moo1, Moo2 and Moo3 of the subdistrict and is a natural water source for agricultural consumption. An irrigation canal (Huai Nong Khlong Bueng) flows from Phlai Chumphon subdistrict, through Moo5 of Ban Khlong subdistrict to Wat Chan subdistrict and is an important water source for agricultural consumption and also a raw water source to produce village water supply. The area to the west of this irrigation canal is for agriculture and the area to the east of this irrigation canal is for urbanization.[3]
History
The history of Ban Khlong has a legend that says Wang Chan is the residence of King Naresuan. Because the Ayutthaya period was very tumultuous, the military service placed a fence around it and called it King Naresuan the Great camp. Many skeletons have been discovered during excavations for the hospital building. This place seems to have been a burial ground for soldiers.[4] In 1996 Ban Khlong Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon) was established. On 9 March 1999 Ban Khlong subdistrict lost the communities Ban Khlong Phatthana and Ban Khlong Samakkhee (Moo4) and community Sa Song Hong (Moo1) to the growing city of Phitsanulok. The new borders are located 200 meter west of the regional highway 117 (landmarks 20-21) and with the military camp (landmarks 1-2).[5] Upgrade to subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) was on 15 August 2012, effectively 24 August 2012.[6]
Administration
Central government
The administration of Ban Khlong subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 5,113 rai ~ 8.1 square kilometres (3.1 sq mi) and consists of five administrative villages, as of 2022: 13,186 people and 6,502 households.[1]
Ban Khlong subdistrict with villages
Village
English
Thai
People
Households
Moo1
Ban Wat Yang
บ้านวัดยาง
4,461
1,959
Moo2
Ban Bang Sakae
บ้านบางสะแก
2,358
1,184
Moo3
Ban Bang Sakae
บ้านบางสะแก
1,369
547
Moo4
Ban Khlong
บ้านคลอง
2,596
1,469
Moo5
Ban Khlong
บ้านคลอง
2,402
1,343
Administrative villages contain many villages such as:
Moo2 - Ban Rim Nan
Moo3 - Ban Pak Phu Phiphaksa
Local government
Ban Khlong Subdistrict Municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลบ้านคลอง, romanized: thetsaban tambon Ban Khlong) covers the whole Ban Khlong subdistrict.
Logo
The Ban Khlong subdistrict-municipality (thesaban tambon Ban Khlong) logo shows a standing Buddha, prevent family members from fighting.
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Temples
Ban Khlong subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents:[8]
All households in subdistrict Ban Khlong have access to the electricity network.[12]
Communications
All households have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.[13]
Waterworks
All households in Ban Khlong subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).
Economy
King Naresuan Maharat Camp
People west of the irrigation canal work in the agricultural sector. Companies in Ban Khlong subdistrict are:
Phitsanulok Provincial Transport Office, Department of Land Transport[1]
True Regional Office Phitsanulok.
The presence of King Naresuan Maharat Camp (Thai:ค่ายสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช khai somdec phra naresuan maharacha) 4th Infantry Division of Royal Thai Army in Ban Wat Yang (Moo1) is also important for employment.
^"Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 15 August 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2020. No.4.95 Established Ban Khlong Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Mueang Phitsanulok district, Phitsanulok province is Ban Khlong subdistrict municipality, effectively 24 August 2012.
^"หน้าหลัก" [main page] (in Thai). Retrieved 29 July 2020.
