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Wiang Nong Long (Thai: เวียงหนองล่อง, pronounced [wīa̯ŋ nɔ̌ːŋ lɔ̂ŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Lamphun province, northern Thailand.

Wiang Nong Long เวียงหนองล่อง
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Lamphun province
Coordinates: 18°23′36″N 98°43′6″E
Country	Thailand
Province	Lamphun
Area
• Total	49.4 km2 (19.1 sq mi)
Population  (2015)
• Total	17,739
• Density	377.8/km2 (978/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	51120
Geocode	5108

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was split off from Pa Sang district becoming effective on 1 April 1995.[1]

On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August, the upgrade became official.[3]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Pa Sang and Ban Hong of Lamphun Province, Chom Thong and Doi Lo of Chiang Mai province.

Administration

Central administration

The district Wiang Nong Long is divided into three sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 25 administrative villages (Muban).

No.	Name	Thai	Villages	Pop.[4]
01.	Nong Long	หนองล่อง	09	5,887
02.	Nong Yuang	หนองยวง	05	3,801
03.	Wang Phang	วังผาง	11	8,051

Local administration

There are three sub-district municipalities (Thesaban Tambon) in the district:

• Wang Phang (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลวังผาง) consisting of sub-district Wang Phang.
• Nong Yuang (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลหนองยวง) consisting of sub-district Nong Yuang.
• Nong Long (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลหนองล่อง) consisting of sub-district Nong Long.

References

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