Bang Yai (Thai: บางใหญ่, pronounced [bāːŋ jàj]) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Nonthaburi province, central Thailand.

Bang Yai บางใหญ่
District
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District location in Nonthaburi province
Coordinates: 13°52′36″N 100°24′14″E
Country	Thailand
Province	Nonthaburi
Seat	Sao Thong Hin
Tambon	6
Muban	69
District established	1 April 1921
Area
• Total	96.398 km2 (37.219 sq mi)
Population  (2017)
• Total	147,351
• Density	1,528.56/km2 (3,959.0/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	11140
Geocode	1203

History

The district was created in 1917 as a minor district (king amphoe) by splitting it from the districts Bang Kruai and Bang Bua Thong. In 1921 it was elevated to full district status. Originally named Bang Mae Nang, on 19 October 1930 it was renamed "Bang Yai", the original name of Bang Kruai District.[1]

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise) Sai Noi, Bang Bua Thong, Mueang Nonthaburi, Bang Kruai, and Phutthamonthon of Nakhon Pathom province.

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 66 villages (mubans). Since 2020 Bang Mae Nang has had town (thesaban mueang) status, covering most parts of tambon Bang Mae Nang. There are five townships (thesaban tambons). Bang Muang covers parts of tambons Bang Muang, Bang Len, and Sao Thong Hin; Bang Yai covers parts of tambons Bang Mae Nang, Bang Yai, and Ban Mai; Sao Thong Hin covers most parts of tambon Sao Thong Hin; Bang Len covers most parts of tambon Bang Len; and Ban Bang Muang covers most parts of tambon Bang Muang. There are a further two tambon administrative organizations (TAO) responsible for the non-municipal areas of tambons Bang Yai and Ban Mai.

References

External links

• amphoe.com

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