Sakon Nakhon
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Sakon Nakhon (Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a city (thesaban nakhon) in Thailand within the Isan region, and capital city of Sakon Nakhon Province as well as Mueang Sakon Nakhon District, with a population of approximately 76,000. Sakon Nakhon covers the whole tambon of That Choeng Chum and parts of tambons Ngio Don, Huai Yang, Dong Mafai, That Na Weng and Hang Hong. Sakon Nakhon is Template:Cvt north-east of Bangkok by road.[1]
History
During World War II, Sakon Nakhon became a haven for Free Thais, and a base for Communist activities in the late 1950s.
Geography
Sakon Nakhon lies on a flat plain at about Script error: No such module "convert". elevation on the south-west bank of Lake Nong Han, the largest lake of north-east Thailand. The town is surrounded by extensive farmland.
Climate
Sakon Nakhon has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw). Winters are dry and very warm. Temperatures rise until April, which is hot with the average daily maximum at Script error: No such module "convert".. The monsoon season runs from May through October, with heavy rain and somewhat cooler temperatures during the day, although nights remain warm. The highest temperature of Script error: No such module "convert". was recorded on 12, 15 and 17 April 2016.[2] While the lowest temperature of Script error: No such module "convert". was recorded on 12 January 1955.[3]
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Economy
Fish and rice are two of the major products of the region.
Transportation
Route 22 leads west to Udon Thani, Script error: No such module "convert". distant, and east to Nakhon Phanom (Script error: No such module "convert".) and the border with Laos. Route 223 leads south to That Phanom (Script error: No such module "convert".). Route 213 leads southwest to Kalasin (Script error: No such module "convert".).
There is a regional airport, Sakon Nakhon Airport, on the north side of the city.[4]
Notable people
Notable people born in Sakon Nakthon, and notable residents and ex-residents include:
- Jiranun Sakultangphaisal (born 1965 in Sakon Nakthon), philanthropist
References
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External links
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- Sakon Nakhon travel guide from MySakonNakhon
- Private page
- Private photo page
- Local events, accommodations, & photo gallery
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