Tan Sum District
| Tan Sum ตาลสุม |
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|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
| Amphoe location in Ubon Ratchathani Province Amphoe location in Ubon Ratchathani Province |
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| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Ubon Ratchathani |
| Seat | Tan Sum |
| Area | |
| • Total | 502.2 km2 (193.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 31,164 |
| • Density | 62.1/km2 (161/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 34330 |
| Geocode | 3420 |
Tan Sum (Thai: ตาลสุม) is a district (Amphoe) in the central part of Ubon Ratchathani Province, northeastern Thailand.
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) Tan Sum was created on September 18, 1978, when the three tambon Tan Sum, Samrong and Chik Thoeng were split off from Phibun Mangsahan district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on January 1, 1988.[2]
Etymology
The old name of the area was Tan Chum (ตาลชุม), which means fertile land with plenty by Toddy palm trees (Borassus flabellifer). Later the name was changed to Tan Sum.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Si Mueang Mai, Phibun Mangsahan, Sawang Wirawong, Don Mot Daeng and Trakan Phuet Phon of Ubon Ratchathani Province.
The important water resource are the Mun and Se Bok Rivers.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 59 villages (muban). Tan Sum is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Tan Sum. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tan Sum | ตาลสุม | 15 | 8,508 | |
| 2. | Samrong | สำโรง | 8 | 3,778 | |
| 3. | Chik Thoeng | จิกเทิง | 9 | 5,175 | |
| 4. | Nong Kung | หนองกุง | 8 | 3,974 | |
| 5. | Na Khai | นาคาย | 13 | 6,045 | |
| 6. | Kham Wa | คำหว้า | 6 | 3,684 |
References
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