Bueng Kan (Thai: บึงกาฬ) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Bueng Kan district, in Bueng Kan province, Isan (northeastern Thailand). As of 2022, it had a population of 9,825 people and has jurisdiction over eleven villages.[1] It lies on Highway 212 and the Mekong River and borders with Laos, west of Khok Kong subdistrict and east of Wisit subdistrict.[2]
Bueng Kan subdistrict
ตำบลบึงกาฬ | |
|---|---|
  Bueng Kan subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 18°19′31″N 103°40′13″E / 18.3254°N 103.6704°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Bueng Kan |
| District | Mueang Bueng Kan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict is covered by Bueng Kan town municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.86 km2 (10.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,825 |
| • Density | 365/km2 (950/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 38000 |
| Calling code | 042 |
| Geocode | 38010100 |
| Website | www |
History
editOn 25 March 2020, the Ministry of Interior announce to dissolve Wisit subdistrict municipality and Bueng Kan subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) and combine the two with Bueng Kan subdistrict municipality. Also upgrade the status of the latter to Bueng Kan town municipality. Published in Royal Gazette, volume 137, special section 179 Ngor, date 5 August 2020 and effective on the same date.[3]
Geography
editMost of the area is lowland. The Mekong River flows north of the subdistrict with watersources, that are important to agriculture and fisheries, such as Nong Bueng Kan, Nong Fang Daeng and Huai Kan Ya.[4]
Administration
editCentral government
editThe administration of Bueng Kan subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 16,786 rai ~ 26.86 square kilometres (10.37 sq mi) and consists of eleven administrative villages (muban).[5]
As of 2022: 9,825 people.[1]
| Village | English | Thai | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Bueng Kan Klang | บ้านบึงกาฬกลาง | 1,285 |
| Moo2 | Ban Si Sophon | บ้านศรีโสภณ | 625 |
| Moo3 | Ban Bueng Kan Tai | บ้านบึงกาฬใต้ | 596 |
| Moo4 | Ban Na Non | บ้านนาโนน | 981 |
| Moo5 | Ban Tha Krai | บ้านท่าไคร้ | 1,143 |
| Moo6 | Ban Tha Pho | บ้านท่าโพธิ์ | 1,109 |
| Moo7 | Ban Dong Mak Yang | บ้านดองมากยาง | 449 |
| Moo8 | Ban Bueng Sawan | บ้านบึงสวรรค์ | 815 |
| Moo9 | Ban San Prasert | บ้านแสนประเสริฐ | 1,199 |
| Moo10 | Ban San Samran | บ้านแสนสำราญ | 929 |
| Moo11 | Ban San Suk | บ้านแสนสุข | 692 |
Temples
editBueng Kan subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[6]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Phumiban Watthana | วัดภูมิบาลวัฒนา | Moo1 |
| Wat Si Sophon Thammathan | วัดศรีโสภณธรรมทาน | Moo2 |
| Wat Phon Ngam | วัดโพนงาม | Moo4 |
| Wat Sirisom Wanaram | วัดสิริสมวรวนาราม | Moo4 |
| Wat Photharam | วัดโพธาราม | Moo5 |
| Wat Pho Si | วัดโพธิ์ศรี | Moo6 |
| Wat Udom Wanaram | วัดอุดมวนาราม | Moo6 |
| Wat Wiriya Thong Champa | วัดวิริยะทองจำปา | Moo7 |
| Wat Chotirot Thammakon | วัดโชติรสธรรมากร | Moo8 |
| Wat Si Kaeo Wanaram | วัดศรีแก้ววนาราม | Moo9 |
| Wat Thammaphirom | วัดธรรมาภิรมย์ | Moo10 |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 14 August 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.38010100 >Excel line 35253-35266
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ Maps (Map). Google Maps.
- ^ "ประวัติ" [history] (in Thai). Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "formerly Bueng Kan Subdistrict Administration Organization (SAO)". Retrieved 14 August 2023, 1.2 Topography
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "formerly Bueng Kan Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)". Retrieved 14 August 2023, 1.1 Location of the village (area)
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 14 August 2023.