Waeng Noi District
Waeng Noi (Thai: แวงน้อย, pronounced [wɛ̄ːŋ nɔ́ːj]; Northeastern Thai: แวงน้อย, pronounced [wɛ᷇ːŋ nɔ̂ːj]) is a district (amphoe) in the southwestern part of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Waeng Yai and Phon of Khon Kaen Province; Bua Lai, Bua Yai, and Kaeng Sanam Nang of Nakhon Ratchasima province; and Khon Sawan of Chaiyaphum province.
History
The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 1 June 1971, when six tambons were split off from Phon district. It was upgraded to a full district on 21 August 1975.
Administration
The district is divided into six subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 73 villages (mubans). Waeng Noi is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Waeng Noi. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. | |
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1. | Waeng Noi | แวงน้อย | 13 | 9,826 | |
2. | Kan Lueang | ก้านเหลือง | 14 | 9,343 | |
3. | Tha Nang Naeo | ท่านางแนว | 10 | 4,884 | |
4. | Lahan Na | ละหานนา | 15 | 7,589 | |
5. | Tha Wat | ท่าวัด | 10 | 5,712 | |
6. | Thang Khwang | ทางขวาง | 11 | 5,054 |