Waeng Yai district

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Waeng Yai (Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA"., Template:Langx Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Khok Pho Chai, Chonnabot, Phon, and Waeng Noi of Khon Kaen Province; Khon Sawan of Chaiyaphum province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) Waeng Yai was established on 3 January 1977, when the three tambons Khon Chim, Non Thong, and Mai Na Phiang were split off from Phon district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 26 May 1980.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into five subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 50 villages (mubans). Waeng Yai is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers tambon Wang Yai. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Khon Chim คอนฉิม 9 4,673
2. Mai Na Phiang ใหม่นาเพียง 14 7,912
3. Non Thong โนนทอง 11 5,588
4. Waeng Yai แวงใหญ่ 7 5,259
5. Non Sa-at โนนสะอาด 9 5,992

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