Waeng Noi (Thai: แวงน้อย, pronounced [wɛ̄ːŋ nɔ́ːj]) is a district (amphoe) in the southwestern part of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.
Waeng Noi
แวงน้อย | |
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District | |
![]() Lahan Na village | |
![]() District location in Khon Kaen province | |
Coordinates: 15°48′13″N 102°24′57″E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Khon Kaen |
Seat | Waeng Noi |
Area | |
• Total | 283.6 km2 (109.5 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 42,408 |
• Density | 149.5/km2 (387/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 40230 |
Geocode | 4014 |
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Waeng Yai and Phon of Khon Kaen Province; Bua Lai, Bua Yai, and Kaeng Sanam Nang of Nakhon Ratchasima province; and Khon Sawan of Chaiyaphum province.
The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 1 June 1971, when six tambons were split off from Phon district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 21 August 1975.[2]
The district is divided into six subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 73 villages (mubans). Waeng Noi is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Waeng Noi. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. | |
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1. | Waeng Noi | แวงน้อย | 13 | 9,826 | |
2. | Kan Lueang | ก้านเหลือง | 14 | 9,343 | |
3. | Tha Nang Naeo | ท่านางแนว | 10 | 4,884 | |
4. | Lahan Na | ละหานนา | 15 | 7,589 | |
5. | Tha Wat | ท่าวัด | 10 | 5,712 | |
6. | Thang Khwang | ทางขวาง | 11 | 5,054 |
Districts of Khon Kaen | |
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