Nong Phra
Nong Phra หนองพระ | |
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Subdistrict | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Phitsanulok |
District | Wang Thong |
Government | |
• Type | Subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) |
Area | |
• Total | 60.7 km2 (23.4 sq mi) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 6,707 |
• Density | 110/km2 (300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 65130 |
Calling code | 055 |
Geocode | 650809 |
Website | www |
Nong Phra (Thai: หนองพระ) is a subdistrict in Wang Thong district, Phitsanulok province. The subdistrict is lowland. In 2022 it had a population of 6,707. The economy is mainly based on agriculture.
Geography
[edit]The topography of Nong Phra subdistrict is lowland, sloping from north to southwest.[1] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Din Thong subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the east by Tha Muen Ram subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the south by Phan Chali subdistrict, Wang Thong district and Wat Ta Yom substrict, Bang Krathum district, to the west by Nakhon Pa Mak subdistrict, Bang Krathum district and Mae Raka subdistrict, Wang Thong district.[2] Highway 11 southbound (Nakhon Sawan route) and northbound (Wang Thong route) runs through the subdistrict. Buildings are mainly found along this highway.[3]
History
[edit]On 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Nong Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon). On 30 January 1996 it was published in Government Gazette, volume 113, section 9 Ngor. This was effective from 30 March 1996.[4]
Economy
[edit]The economy of Nong Phra subdistrict depends on rice farming and field crops.[5]
Administration
[edit]Central government
[edit]The administration of Nong Phra subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 37,936 rai ~ 60.7 square kilometres (23.4 sq mi) and consists of twelve administrative villages, as of 2022: 6,707 people.[6][7]
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Village | English | Thai | People |
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Moo1 | Ban Sadao | บ้านสะเดา | 1,072 |
Moo2 | Ban Khlong Rae | บ้านคลองแร่ | 246 |
Moo3 | Ban Nong Phra | บ้านหนองพระ | 808 |
Moo4 | Ban Dong Phluang | บ้านดงพลวง | 708 |
Moo5 | Ban Charoen Phon | บ้านเจริญผล | 564 |
Moo6 | Ban Nong Pho Thale | น้ำนหนองโพทะเล | 370 |
Moo7 | Ban Nong Bua | บ้านหนองบัว | 645 |
Moo8 | Ban Dong Taeng | บ้านดงแตง | 336 |
Moo9 | Ban Nong Faek | บ้านหนองแฝก | 388 |
Moo10 | Ban Sadao Noi | น้ำนสะเดาน้อย | 350 |
Moo11 | Ban Sadao Tai | บ้านสะเดาใต้ | 933 |
Moo12 | Ban Phathana | บ้านพัฒนาทร | 287 |
Local government
[edit]Nong Phra is a subdistrict administrative organization - SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลหนองพระ, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Nong Phra, abbreviated: อบต.หนองพระ, o bo toh Nong Phra), which covers the whole subdistrict Nong Phra.
Temples
[edit]Nong Phra subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.[8]
Temple name | Thai | Location |
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Wat Sadao | วัดสะเดา | Moo1 |
Wat Bua Thong | วัดบัวทอง | Moo3 |
Wat Charoen Phon | วัดเจริญผล | Moo4 |
Wat Nong Bua | วัดหนองบ้ว | Moo7 |
Wat Dong Taeng | วัดดงแตง | Moo8 |
Wat Nong Faek | วัดหนองแฝก | Moo9 |
Education
[edit]The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Nong Phra subdistrict.[9]
- Ban Sadao school - Moo1
- Ban Nong Phra school - Moo3
- Nong Phra Pittaya school - Moo3
- Ban Charoen Phon school - Moo5
Healthcare
[edit]There is Nong Phra health-promoting hospital in Moo3.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "general condition >terrain". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "contact territory". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "social conditions". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "About the subdistrict >agency history". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "general condition >occupation population". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "About the subdistrict >Area". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 22 December 2023, >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080900-65080912 >Excel line 71236-71248
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: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 22 December 2023, >no.365080901 - 365080906
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: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "education in the subdistrict". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Name of the hospital". Retrieved 22 December 2023, >health zone 2 >no. 07594
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