Wapi Pathum District

Wapi Pathum District (Thai: วาปีปทุม, pronounced [wāː.pīː pā.tʰūm]) is a district (amphoe) of Maha Sarakham Province, northeastern Thailand.

Wapi Pathum

วาปีปทุม
District location in Maha Sarakham Province
Coordinates: 15°50′48″N 103°22′48″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceMaha Sarakham
SeatNong Saeng
Area
  Total605.77 km2 (233.89 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
  Total114,020
  Density188.1/km2 (487/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code44120
Geocode4409

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise): Na Dun, Na Chueak, Borabue, Mueang Maha Sarakham, and Kae Dam of Maha Sarakham Province; Si Somdet, Chaturaphak Phiman, Kaset Wisai, and Pathum Rat of Roi Et Province.

History

The district dates back to Mueang Wapi Pathum, which was converted into a district around 1900.

Administration

The district is divided into 15 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 240 villages (mubans). Nong Saeng is a sub-district municipality (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Nong Saeng. There are a further 15 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai Villages Pop.[1]
01.Nong Saengหนองแสง2821,063
02.Kham Pomขามป้อม1606,589
03.Suea Kokเสือโก้ก1910,319
04.Dong Yaiดงใหญ่1605,013
05.Pho Chaiโพธิ์ชัย1204,500
06.Hua Rueaหัวเรือ2110,486
07.Khaenแคน1706,727
08.Ngua Baงัวบา1908,069
09.Na Khaนาข่า1608,823
10.Ban Waiบ้านหวาย1707,410
11.Nong Haiหนองไฮ1707,855
12.Pracha Phatthanaประชาพัฒนา1104,487
13.Nong Thumหนองทุ่ม1003,987
14.Nong Saenหนองแสน1004,319
15.Khok Si Thonglangโคกสีทองหลาง1104,373

References

  1. "Population statistics 2008". Department of Provincial Administration.
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