Don Mot Daeng District

Don Mot Daeng (Thai: ดอนมดแดง, pronounced [dɔ̄ːn mót dɛ̄ːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Ubon Ratchathani Province, northeastern Thailand. The district is named after the island Don Mot Daeng in the Mun River.

Don Mot Daeng, Thailand

ดอนมดแดง
District location in Ubon Ratchathani Province
Coordinates: 15°22′44″N 105°1′38″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceUbon Ratchathani
SeatLao Daeng
Area
  Total234.0 km2 (90.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total26,301
  Density112.4/km2 (291/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code34000
Geocode3424

History

The area of the district was split off from Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District and formed a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 April 1991.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 5 December 1996.[2]

The name Don Mot Daeng meaning "upland of red ant".

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Tan Sum, Sawang Wirawong, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani, Lao Suea Kok and Trakan Phuet Phon of Ubon Ratchathani Province.

The important water resources are the Mun and Se Bok River.

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 46 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Don Mot Daengดอนมดแดง138,664
2.Lao Daengเหล่าแดง136,924
3.Tha Mueangท่าเมือง105,996
4.Kham Hai Yaiคำไฮใหญ่104,717

References


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