Nong Phra

Nong Phra
หนองพระ
Subdistrict
Official seal of Nong Phra
Seal
Map
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictWang Thong
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict administrative organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total
60.7 km2 (23.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
6,707
 • Density110/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65130
Calling code055
Geocode650809
Websitewww.nongpra.go.th

Nong Phra (Thai: หนองพระ) is a subdistrict in Wang Thong district, Phitsanulok province. The subdistrict is lowland. In 2022 it had a population of 6,707. The economy is mainly based on agriculture.

Geography

The topography of Nong Phra subdistrict is lowland, sloping from north to southwest.[1] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Din Thong subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the east by Tha Muen Ram subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the south by Phan Chali subdistrict, Wang Thong district and Wat Ta Yom substrict, Bang Krathum district, to the west by Nakhon Pa Mak subdistrict, Bang Krathum district and Mae Raka subdistrict, Wang Thong district.[2] Highway 11 southbound (Nakhon Sawan route) and northbound (Wang Thong route) runs through the subdistrict. Buildings are mainly found along this highway.[3]

History

On 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Nong Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon). On 30 January 1996 it was published in Government Gazette, volume 113, section 9 Ngor. This was effective from 30 March 1996.[4]

Economy

The economy of Nong Phra subdistrict depends on rice farming and field crops.[5]

Administration

Central government

The administration of Nong Phra subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 37,936 rai ~ 60.7 square kilometres (23.4 sq mi) and consists of twelve administrative villages, as of 2022: 6,707 people.[6][7]

Nong Phra subdistrict with villages
Village English Thai People
Moo1 Ban Sadao บ้านสะเดา 1,072
Moo2 Ban Khlong Rae บ้านคลองแร่ 246
Moo3 Ban Nong Phra บ้านหนองพระ 808
Moo4 Ban Dong Phluang บ้านดงพลวง 708
Moo5 Ban Charoen Phon บ้านเจริญผล 564
Moo6 Ban Nong Pho Thale น้ำนหนองโพทะเล 370
Moo7 Ban Nong Bua บ้านหนองบัว 645
Moo8 Ban Dong Taeng บ้านดงแตง 336
Moo9 Ban Nong Faek บ้านหนองแฝก 388
Moo10 Ban Sadao Noi น้ำนสะเดาน้อย 350
Moo11 Ban Sadao Tai บ้านสะเดาใต้ 933
Moo12 Ban Phathana บ้านพัฒนาทร 287

Local government

Nong Phra is a subdistrict administrative organization - SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลหนองพระ, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Nong Phra, abbreviated: อบต.หนองพระ, o bo toh Nong Phra), which covers the whole subdistrict Nong Phra.

Temples

Nong Phra subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.[8]

Temple name Thai Location
Wat Sadao วัดสะเดา Moo1
Wat Bua Thong วัดบัวทอง Moo3
Wat Charoen Phon วัดเจริญผล Moo4
Wat Nong Bua วัดหนองบ้ว Moo7
Wat Dong Taeng วัดดงแตง Moo8
Wat Nong Faek วัดหนองแฝก Moo9

Education

The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Nong Phra subdistrict.[9]

  • Ban Sadao school - Moo1
  • Ban Nong Phra school - Moo3
  • Nong Phra Pittaya school - Moo3
  • Ban Charoen Phon school - Moo5

Healthcare

There is Nong Phra health-promoting hospital in Moo3.[10]

References

  1. ^ "general condition >terrain". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  2. ^ "contact territory". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  3. ^ "social conditions". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  4. ^ "About the subdistrict >agency history". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  5. ^ "general condition >occupation population". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  6. ^ "About the subdistrict >Area". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  7. ^ "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 22 December 2023, >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080900-65080912 >Excel line 71236-71248{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  8. ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 22 December 2023, >no.365080901 - 365080906{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  9. ^ "education in the subdistrict". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  10. ^ "Name of the hospital". Retrieved 22 December 2023, >health zone 2 >no. 07594{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)

16°58′34″N 100°33′36″E / 16.976°N 100.56°E / 16.976; 100.56