Phon (Thai: พล, pronounced [pʰōn]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.

Phon
พล
District location in Khon Kaen province
District location in Khon Kaen province
Coordinates: 15°48′57″N 102°35′55″E / 15.81583°N 102.59861°E / 15.81583; 102.59861
CountryThailand
ProvinceKhon Kaen
Area
 • Total872.9 km2 (337.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total86,911
 • Density99.6/km2 (258/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code40120
Geocode4012

Geography

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Neighbouring districts are (from the west clockwise): Waeng Noi, Waeng Yai, Chonnabot, Non Sila and Nong Song Hong of Khon Kaen Province; Bua Lai and Prathai of Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Administration

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The district is divided into 12 subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 131 villages (mubans). Mueang Phon is a town (thesaban mueang) which covers parts of tambon Mueang Phon. There are a further 12 tambon Administrative Organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Mueang Phon เมืองพล 11 19,173
3. Chot Nong Kae โจดหนองแก 14 7,955
4. Kao Ngio เก่างิ้ว 11 5,360
5. Nong Makhuea หนองมะเขือ 9 4,091
6. Nong Waeng Sok Phra หนองแวงโสกพระ 14 7,178
7. Phek Yai เพ็กใหญ่ 10 6,969
8. Khok Sa-nga โคกสง่า 10 6,234
9. Nong Waeng Nang Bao หนองแวงนางเบ้า 13 6,962
10. Lom Khom ลอมคอม 11 6,932
11. Non Kha โนนข่า 9 6,285
12. Sok Nok Ten โสกนกเต็น 11 6,442
13. Hua Thung หัวทุ่ง 8 3,330

Geocode 2 is not used.