District in Khon Kaen, Thailand
Ban Fang (Thai: บ้านฝาง, pronounced [bâːn fǎːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.
History
The minor district (king amphoe) Ban Fang was established on 1 May 1975 by splitting off four tambons: Nong Bua, Pa Wai Nang, Ban Lao, and Non Khong from Mueang Khon Kaen district.[1] On 25 March 1979 it was upgraded to a full district.[2][3]
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Ubolratana, Mueang Khon Kaen, Phra Yuen, Mancha Khiri, and Nong Ruea.
Administration
The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 74 villages (mubans). The township (thesaban tambon) Ban Fang covers parts of tambon Ban Fang. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
No.
|
Name
|
Thai name
|
Villages
|
Pop.
|
1. |
Nong Bua |
หนองบัว |
11 |
6,962 |
|
2. |
Pa Wai Nang |
ป่าหวายนั่ง |
9 |
7,856 |
|
3. |
Non Khong |
โนนฆ้อง |
10 |
6,055 |
|
4. |
Ban Lao |
บ้านเหล่า |
13 |
10,133 |
|
5. |
Pa Manao |
ป่ามะนาว |
9 |
6,173 |
|
6. |
Ban Fang |
บ้านฝาง |
12 |
10,296 |
|
7. |
Khok Ngam |
โคกงาม |
10 |
5,524 |
|
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