Yan Yao, Mueang Phichit

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Yan Yao (Thai: ย่านยาว, pronounced [jâːn āːw]) is a tambon (subdistrct) of Mueang Phichit district, Phichit province, central Thailand.

Yan Yao
Thai: ย่านยาว
Motto(s): 
เศรษฐกิจชุมชนอย่างยั่งยืน เมืองน่าอยู่ คู่คุณธรรม
("Sustainable community economy. Livable county with morality.")
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Coordinates: 16°29′48.7″N 100°16′00.8″E / 16.496861°N 100.266889°E / 16.496861; 100.266889
CountyThailand
ProvincePhichit
DistrictMueang Phichit
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
 • MayorRucky Sukprasert
 • Deputy MayorWinyu Kianyikiew
Area
 • Total
46.695 km2 (18.029 sq mi)
Population
 (November 2024)
4,211
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postcode
66000
Area code(+66) 02
Chief watercourseNan River

Background

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In the past, Yan Yao was believed to be the location of a crocodile attack that devoured people living along the Nan river, which is the origin of a well-known Phichit folklore, Krai Thong.[1]

Geography

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Yan Yao is located in the north and covers an area of ​​approximately 46.695 km2. Adjoining subdistricts, from north and moving clockwise, are Sanam Khli in Bang Krathum district of Phitsanulok province; Phai Khwang and Khlong Khachen in its district; and Sam Ngam in Sam Ngam district, respectively.[2]

Population

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As of November 2024, it has a total population of 4,211 people.[3]

Administration

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The subdistrict is under the administration of Yan Yao Subdistrict Administrative Organization.

It is also divided into 10 administrative mubans (villages) as follows:[2]

No. Name Thai
01. Ban Hat Mun Krabue บ้านหาดมูลกระบือ
02. Ban Yan Yao บ้านย่านยาว
03. Ban Wat Hong บ้านวัดหงษ์
04. Ban Wat Wang Kradi Thong บ้านวัดวังกระดี่ทอง
05. Ban Khlong Non บ้านคลองโนน
06. Ban Yan Yao บ้านย่านยาว
07. Ban Wat Hong บ้านวัดหงษ์
08. Ban Sanam Khli บ้านสนามคลี
09. Ban Non Huai Pat บ้านโนนห้วยปัด
010. Ban Wat Wang Kradi Thong Nuea บ้านวัดวังกระดี่ทองเหนือ

References

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  1. ^ "ชาละวัน" [Chalawan]. Museum Thailand (in Thai).
  2. ^ a b "ข้อมูลพื้นฐาน อบต.ย่านยาว" [SAO Yan Yao database]. Yanyaws.go.th (in Thai).
  3. ^ "รายงานข้อมูลตำบลย่านยาว" [Yan Yao Subdistrict data report]. 3doctor.hss.moph.go.th (in Thai).
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