Amphoe Bang Yai

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Bang Yai
บางใหญ่
—  Amphoe  —
Amphoe location in Nonthaburi Province
Coordinates: 13°52′36″N 100°24′14″E / 13.87667°N 100.40389°E / 13.87667; 100.40389Coordinates: 13°52′36″N 100°24′14″E / 13.87667°N 100.40389°E / 13.87667; 100.40389
Country  Thailand
Province Nonthaburi
Seat Sao Thong Hin
Tambon
Muban
Amphoe established
Area
 - Total 96.4 km2 (37.2 sq mi)
Population (2000)
 - Total 34,953
 - Density 363/km2 (940.2/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 11140
Geocode 1203

Bang Yai (Thai: บางใหญ่) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Nonthaburi Province, central Thailand.

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[edit] History

The district was created in 1917 as a minor district (King Amphoe) by splitting it from the district Bang Kruai and Bang Bua Thong. In 1921 it was elevated to full district status. Originally named Bang Mae Nang, on October 19 1930 it was renamed to Bang Yai, the original name of the district Bang Kruai.[1]

[edit] Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Sai Noi, Bang Bua Thong, Mueang Nonthaburi, Bang Kruai, and Phutthamonthon of Nakhon Pathom Province.

[edit] Administration

The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 66 villages (muban). There are two townships (thesaban tambon) - Bang Muang covers parts of tambon Bang Muang, Bang Laen and Sao Thong Hin, and Bang Yai covers parts of tambon Bang Mae Nang, Bang Yai and Ban Mai. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages     
1. Bang Muang บางม่วง 15
2. Bang Mae Nang  บางแม่นาง  15
3. Bang Len บางเลน 11
4. Sao Thong Hin  เสาธงหิน 8
5. Bang Yai บางใหญ่ 6
6. Ban Mai บ้านใหม่ 11

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