Phang Khon District
| Phang Khon พังโคน |
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|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
| Amphoe location in Sakon Nakhon Province Amphoe location in Sakon Nakhon Province |
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| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Sakon Nakhon |
| Seat | Phang Khon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 383.8 km2 (148.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 52,031 |
| • Density | 135.6/km2 (351/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 47160 |
| Geocode | 4705 |
Phang Khon (Thai: พังโคน) is a district (Amphoe) of Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Wanon Niwat, Phanna Nikhom, Waritchaphum and Sawang Daen Din.
The Nam Un dam is located in the district.
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) was created on March 20, 1968, when the three tambon Muang Khai, Hai Yong and Rae were split off from Phanna Nikhom district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on November 16, 1971.[2]
Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 70 villages (muban). Phang Khon is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Phang Khon. There are further 5 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Phang Khon | พังโคน | 13 | 13,621 | |
| 2. | Muang Khai | ม่วงไข่ | 11 | 9,366 | |
| 3. | Rae | แร่ | 14 | 8,192 | |
| 4. | Hai Yong | ไฮหย่อง | 18 | 12,700 | |
| 5. | Ton Phueng | ต้นผึ้ง | 14 | 8,152 |
References
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