Sawang Wirawong (Thai: สว่างวีระวงศ์, pronounced [sā.wàːŋ wīː.rā.wōŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Ubon Ratchathani province, northeastern Thailand.
Sawang Wirawong
สว่างวีระวงศ์ | |
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District | |
![]() District location in Ubon Ratchathani province | |
Coordinates: 15°14′29″N 105°5′32″E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Ubon Ratchathani |
Seat | Sawang |
Area | |
• Total | 163.0 km2 (62.9 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 30,170 |
• Density | 110.0/km2 (285/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 34190 |
Geocode | 3432 |
Sawang Wirawong was separated from Warin Chamrap district to create a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 April 1995.[1]
On 15 May 2007, all of the 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] On 24 August the upgrade became official.[3]
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Don Mot Daeng, Tan Sum, Phibun Mangsahan, Na Yia, Warin Chamrap, and Mueang Ubon Ratchathani.
The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 53 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. | |
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1. | Kaeng Dom | แก่งโดม | 11 | 5,300 | |
2. | Tha Chang | ท่าช้าง | 18 | 10,119 | |
3. | Bung Malaeng | บุ่งมะแลง | 12 | 6,978 | |
4. | Sawang | สว่าง | 12 | 7,773 |
Districts of Ubon Ratchathani | |
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