Phu Pha Man District

Phu Pha Man (Thai: ภูผาม่าน, pronounced [pʰūː pʰǎː mâːn]) is the northwesternmost district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand.

Phu Pha Man

ภูผาม่าน
District location in Khon Kaen Province
Coordinates: 16°38′42″N 101°54′14″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceKhon Kaen
SeatPhu Pha Man
Area
  Total284.6 km2 (109.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total22,229
  Density78.1/km2 (202/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code40350
Geocode4020

History

The district was established as a minor district (king amphoe) on 15 July 1981 with the two tambons Non Don and Na Fai split off from Chum Phae District.[1] The administration started operation on 1 September 1981, and on 1 October 1981 the district office building was opened. On 4 July 1994 the minor district was upgraded to a full district.[2]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Phu Kradueng of Loei Province; Chum Phae of Khon Kaen Province; Khon San of Chaiyaphum Province; and Nam Nao of Phetchabun Province.

Administration

The district is divided into five subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 41 villages (mubans). Phu Pha Man is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Phu Pha Man and Non Dong. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Non Khomโนนคอม84,111
2.Na Faiนาฝาย62,591
3.Phu Pha Manภูผาม่าน94,767
4.Wang Suapวังสวาบ103,900
5.Huai Muangห้วยม่วง86,860

References

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