Non Sawang, Mueang Bueng Kan
Non Sawang (Thai: โนนสว่ง) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Bueng Kan district, in Bueng Kan province, Isan (northeastern Thailand). As of 2022, it had a population of 6,896 people and has jurisdiction over eleven villages.
History
The subdistrict formerly known as Nong Keng subdistrict, changed its name into Non Sawang subdistrict in 2011.
Geography
In general, the upland is interspersed with plains, which are characterized by hilly ridges.
Administration
Central government
The administration of Non Sawang subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 41,750 rai ~ 66.8 square kilometres (25.8 sq mi) and consists of eleven administrative villages (muban).
As of 2022: 6,896 people.
| Village | English | Thai | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Non Sawang | บ้านสว่าง | 1,077 |
| Moo2 | Ban Chai Badan | บ้านชัยบาดาล | 564 |
| Moo3 | Ban Santhawee | บ้านสรรทวี | 584 |
| Moo4 | Ban Na Dee | บ้านนาดี | 716 |
| Moo5 | Ban Don Por | บ้านดอนปอ | 725 |
| Moo6 | Ban Nong Din Dam | บ้านหนองดินดำ | 460 |
| Moo7 | Ban Burapha | บ้านบูรพา | 782 |
| Moo8 | Ban Nong Hai | บ้านหนองไฮ | 256 |
| Moo9 | Ban Phon Niyom | บ้านพรนิยม | 755 |
| Moo10 | Ban Non Ngam | บ้านโนนงาม | 456 |
| Moo11 | Ban Non Doo | บ้านโนนดู่ | 521 |
Local government
Non Sawang subdistrict municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลโนนสว่าง, romanized: thesaban tambon Non Sawang) covers the whole Non Sawang subdistrict.
Temple
Non Sawang subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Tham Si Wilai Wanaram | วัดถ้ำศรีวิไลย์วนาราม | Moo1 |
| Wat Sawang Samran Thammakhun | วัดสว่างสำราญธรรมคุณ | Moo7 |
| Wat Non Ngam Kham Wasi Phiratalai | วัดโนนงามคำวาสีภิรถาลัย | Moo10 |
References
- ^ "Official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 9 August 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.38010300 >Excel line 35135-35147
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "ประวัติความเป็นมว" [history] (in Thai). Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "general topography". Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Area". Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 9 August 2023.