Wiang Sa district, Nan

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Wiang Sa (Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Nan province, northern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are, from the south clockwise: Na Noi, Ban Luang, Mueang Nan, Phu Phiang of Nan Province, Rong Kwang, Song of Phrae 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]

History

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]

Administration

Central administration

Wiang Sa is divided into 17 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 128 administrative villages (mubans).

No. Name Thai Villages Pop.[7]
1. Klang Wiang Script error: No such module "Lang". 15 10,791
2. Khueng Script error: No such module "Lang". 7 4,069
3. Lai Nan Script error: No such module "Lang". 8 3,472
4. Tan Chum Script error: No such module "Lang". 7 3,824
5. Na Lueang Script error: No such module "Lang". 7 3,112
6. San Script error: No such module "Lang". 10 7,065
7. Nam Muap Script error: No such module "Lang". 8 3,346
8. Nam Pua Script error: No such module "Lang". 7 4,054
9. Yap Hua Na Script error: No such module "Lang". 7 5,122
10. Pong Sanuk Script error: No such module "Lang". 4 1,366
11. Ai Na Lai Script error: No such module "Lang". 11 6,830
12. San Na Nong Mai Script error: No such module "Lang". 4 1,902
13. Mae Khaning Script error: No such module "Lang". 7 3,768
14. Mae Sakhon Script error: No such module "Lang". 6 2,772
15. Chom Chan Script error: No such module "Lang". 8 3,973
16. Mae Sa Script error: No such module "Lang". 7 2,945
17. Thung Si Thong Script error: No such module "Lang". 5 2,484

Local administration

There are three sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) in the district:

  • Wiang Sa (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of parts of sub-district Klang Wiang.
  • Klang Wiang (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Pong Sanuk and parts of sub-district Klang Wiang.
  • Khueng (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Khueng.

There are 13 sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:

  • Lai Nan (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Lai Nan.
  • Tan Chum (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Tan Chum.
  • Na Lueang (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Na Lueang.
  • San (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district San.
  • Nam Muap (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Nam Muap, San Na Nong Mai.
  • Nam Pua (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Nam Pua.
  • Yap Hua Na (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Yap Hua Na.
  • Ai Na Lai (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Ai Na Lai.
  • Mae Khaning (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Mae Khaning.
  • Mae Sakhon (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Mae Sakhon.
  • Chom Chan (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Chom Chan.
  • Mae Sa (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Mae Sa.
  • Thung Si Thong (Thai: Script error: No such module "Lang".) consisting of sub-district Thung Si Thong.

References

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  1. ↑ ดร.กระมล ทองธรรมชาติ และคณะ, สังคมศึกษา ศาสนาและวัฒนธรรม ม.1, สำนักพิมพ์ อักษรเจริญทัศน์ อจท. จำกัด, 2548, หน้า 24-25
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