Ban Bueng District

Ban Bueng (Thai: บ้านบึง, pronounced [bâːn bɯ̄ŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Chonburi Province, Thailand.

Ban Bueng

บ้านบึง
District
District location in Chonburi Province
Coordinates: 13°18′41″N 101°6′44″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceChonburi
SeatBan Bueng
Tambon8
Area
 • Total646.3 km2 (249.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total103,904
 • Density160.76/km2 (416.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code20170
Geocode2002

Geography

The district is in the center of Chonburi Province in the Khao Khiao Massif area.

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phan Thong, Phanat Nikhom, Bo Thong, Nong Yai, Si Racha and Mueang Chonburi.

History

The district was created in 1921 as a minor district (king amphoe).[1] 1938 it was elevated to full district status.

Administration

The district is divided into eight sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 52 villages (mubans). Ban Bueng itself has town (thesaban mueang) status and covers parts of tambon Ban Bueng. Nong Phai Kaeo and Khlong Kio each have township (thesaban tambon) status, both townships covering parts of the same-named tambon.

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.     
1.Ban Buengบ้านบึง523,509
2.Khlong Kioคลองกิ่ว918,955
3.Map Phaiมาบไผ่64,914
4.Nong Samsakหนองซ้ำซาก45,386
5.Nong Bon Daengหนองบอนแดง65,566
6.Nong Chakหนองชาก59,408
7.Nong Irunหนองอิรุณ1216,217
8.Nong Phai Kaeoหนองไผ่แก้ว59,446

References
  1. แจ้งความกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ตั้งกิ่งอำเภอบ้านบึงและยุบกิ่งอำเภอท่าประชุมชน (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 38 (0 ง): 342–343. May 8, 1921.


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