Khlong Khwang subdistrict, Bangkok
Khlong Khwang (Thai: คลองขวาง, pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ kʰwǎːŋ]) is a khwaeng (sub-district) of Phasi Charoen District, Thonburi side of Bangkok.
Khlong Khwang
คลองขวาง | |
|---|---|
 Wat Maphrao Tia Temple | |
 Location in Phasi Charoen District | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Khet | Phasi Charoen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.992 km2 (1.155 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 10,928 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 10160 |
| TIS 1099 | 102208 |
Geography
editKhlong Khwang is a northernmost part of the district, with total area of 2.992 km2 (1.155 mi2), regarded as the third largest area of the district (after Bang Wa, Bang Waek).
Its name means "impeded canal", according to the nature of the area, there are many khlongs (canal) intersecting each other. The main watercourses are Khlong Bang Chueak Nang, Khlong Ratcha Montri, Khlong Bang Waek, etc. These canals are also the dividing line of the administrative area.
Most of the area is a waterfront plain. It is a fruit orchard and agricultural area.[2]
Adjoining sub-districts are (from north clockwise): Bang Chueak Nang in Taling Chan District, Bang Waek and Bang Duan in its district, Bang Khae Nuea and Bang Phai in Bang Khae District.[3]
Demography
editIn late 2020, it had a total population of 10,928 people.
The local way of life is still bonded with the canal. Some canals also have boat noodles sold in boat by sailing along the vicinity waterways, once in a blue moon in modern times.[2][4]
Transportation
editPlaces
edit- Wat Maphrao Tia Temple
- Wat Talom Temple
- Chair of Saint Peter Church
- St. Peto Village
- Kadinia Ville
- SISB Thonburi
- St. Peter's School
- Nisachol Tennis Court[3]
Note: not to be confused with another Khlong Khwang in Bangkok, Soi Petchkasem 69 along Khlong Thawi Watthana, a canal that formed a boundary between Bang Khae and Nong Khaem Districts.
References
edit- ^ Administrative Strategy Division, Strategy and Evaluation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (2021). สถิติกรุงเทพมหานครประจำปี 2563 [Bangkok Statistics 2020] (PDF) (in Thai). Retrieved 27 November 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "วิถีคลองในเมืองกรุง ชุมชนพูนบำเพ็ญ เขตภาษีเจริญ กรุงเทพมหานคร" [Way of canals in the city Poon Bamphen Community, Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok]. TPBS (in Thai). 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ^ a b c "Khlong Khwang". Google Maps.
- ^ "ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือตาเขียง เป็นร้านที่ห้ามคุยกับพ่อค้า เดี๋ยวไม่ได้กินดี" [The Old Khiang Boat Noodles is a stall that prohibits talking to the trader, otherwise it won't eat]. Springnews (in Thai). 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2021-08-23.