District in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Ban Lueam (Thai: บ้านเหลื่อม, pronounced [bâːn lɯ̀a̯m]) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.
Etymology
The name Lueam comes from the Ma Lueam tree (Canarium subulatum Guill.). In the past, a big tree of this kind was the landmark of the village.
History
Tambon Ban Lueam, Wang Pho, and Khok Krabueang were separated from Khong district to create a minor district (king amphoe) on 18 October 1976.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 1 January 1988.[2]
Geography
Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise): Kaeng Sanam Nang, Bua Yai, and Khong of Nakhon Ratchasima province, and Noen Sa-nga and Mueang Chaiyaphum of Chaiyaphum province.
Administration
The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 39 villages (mubans). Ban Lueam is also a sub-district municipality (thesaban tambon) covering parts of tambons Ban Lueam and Wang Pho. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
No.
|
Name
|
Thai
|
Pop.[3]
|
1. |
Ban Lueam |
บ้านเหลื่อม |
6,465
|
2. |
Wang Pho |
วังโพธิ์ |
2,563
|
3. |
Khok Krabueang |
โคกกระเบื้อง |
8,668
|
4. |
Cho Raka |
ช่อระกา |
3,784
|
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