Wiang Sa (Thai: เวียงสา, pronounced [wīa̯ŋ sǎː]) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Nan province, northern Thailand.
Wiang Sa
เวียงสา | |
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District | |
![]() District location in Nan province | |
Coordinates: 18°35′54″N 100°44′24″E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Nan |
Government | |
• Chief District Officer | Jatuporn Chanasri |
Area | |
• Total | 1,894.893 km2 (731.622 sq mi) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 70,895 |
• Density | 37/km2 (97/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 55110 |
Geocode | 5507 |
Neighboring districts are, from the south clockwise, Na Noi of Nan Province, Rong Kwang, Song of Phrae province, Ban Luang, Mueang Nan, Phu Phiang and Mae Charim of Nan Province. To the east it borders Xaignabouli province of Laos.
The eastern part of the district is in the Luang Prabang Range mountain area of the Thai highlands.[1]
The minor district Mueang Sa was created in 1908, consisting of the seven tambons (sub-districts): Mueang Sa, Ai Na Lai, Ban San, Ban Khueng, Pong Sanuk, Nam Khao, and Lai Na split off from Mueang Nan District.[2] In 1909 it was upgraded to a full district.[3] In 1917 it was renamed Phun Yuen (บุญยืน), as the district office was in that tambon.[4] In 1939 it was again renamed with its historical name, only leaving out the word Mueang which was reserved for the capital districts of provinces.[5] The district was renamed Wiang Sa on 23 January 1986.[6]
Wiang Sa is divided into 17 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 128 administrative villages (mubans).
No. | Name | Thai | Villages | Pop.[7] |
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01. | Klang Wiang | กลางเวียง | 15 | 10,791 |
02. | Khueng | ขึ่ง | 07 | 04,069 |
03. | Lai Nan | ไหล่น่าน | 08 | 03,472 |
04. | Tan Chum | ตาลชุม | 07 | 03,824 |
05. | Na Lueang | นาเหลือง | 07 | 03,112 |
06. | San | ส้าน | 10 | 07,065 |
07. | Nam Muap | น้ำมวบ | 08 | 03,346 |
08. | Nam Pua | น้ำปั้ว | 07 | 04,054 |
09. | Yap Hua Na | ยาบหัวนา | 07 | 05,122 |
10. | Pong Sanuk | ปงสนุก | 04 | 01,366 |
11. | Ai Na Lai | อ่ายนาไลย | 11 | 06,830 |
12. | San Na Nong Mai | ส้านนาหนองใหม่ | 04 | 01,902 |
13. | Mae Khaning | แม่ขะนิง | 07 | 03,768 |
14. | Mae Sakhon | แม่สาคร | 06 | 02,772 |
15. | Chom Chan | จอมจันทร์ | 08 | 03,973 |
16. | Mae Sa | แม่สา | 07 | 02,945 |
17. | Thung Si Thong | ทุ่งศรีทอง | 05 | 02,484 |
There are three sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) in the district:
There are 13 sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:
Districts of Nan | ||
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