Hang Chat district

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Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the northeast clockwise): Mueang Lampang, Ko Kha, Soem Ngam of Lampang Province and Mae Tha of Lamphun province. The Khun Tan Range stretches from north to south along the district.

History

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Wat Pong Yang Kok

Originally named Hang Sat (หางสัตว์, 'animal tail'), it was renamed Hang Chat (ห้างฉัตร, 'arch under royal umbrella') in 1940.[1]

Administration

The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 73 villages (mubans). Hang Chat is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Hang Chat. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Hang Chat ห้างฉัตร 9 10,216
2. Nong Lom หนองหล่ม 9 5,266
3. Mueang Yao เมืองยาว 15 8,267
4. Pong Yang Khok ปงยางคก 13 9,821
5. Wiang Tan เวียงตาล 11 8,778
6. Mae San แม่สัน 9 4,729
7. Wo Kaeo วอแก้ว 7 4,418

See also

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