Khlong Sam Wa District
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| Khlong Sam Wa คลองสามวา |
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| Coordinates: 13°51′35″N 100°42′15″E / 13.85972°N 100.70417°ECoordinates: 13°51′35″N 100°42′15″E / 13.85972°N 100.70417°E | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Bang Chan |
| Khwaeng | 5 |
| Khet established | November 21, 1997 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 110.686 km2 (42.736 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 124,476 |
| • Density | 1,125/km2 (2,910/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 10510 |
| Geocode | 1046 |
Khlong Sam Wa (Thai: คลองสามวา; IPA: [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ sǎːm wāː]) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other districts (from north clockwise): Amphoe Lam Luk Ka of Pathum Thani Province, Nong Chok, Min Buri, Khan Na Yao, Bang Khen,and Sai Mai of Bangkok.
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[edit] History
Khlong Sam Wa was established as a district on 21 November 1997 by splitting out from Min Buri. Khlong Sam Wa was the name of an amphoe in Min Buri and hence the name is used as the district name.
[edit] Administration
The district is divided into 5 sub-districts (Kwaeng).
| 1. | Sam Wa Tawan Tok | สามวาตะวันตก | |
| 2. | Sam Wa Tawan Ok | สามวาตะวันออก | |
| 3. | Bang Chan | บางชัน | |
| 4. | Sai Kong Din | ทรายกองดิน | |
| 5. | Sai Kong Din Tai | ทรายกองดินใต้ |
[edit] District Council
The District Council for Khlong Sam Wa has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on April 30, 2006. The results were as follows:
- Thai Rak Thai Party - 7 seats
[edit] Places
[edit] School
- Nawamintrachinuthit Satriwittaya 2 School (In thai)
- Nawamintrachinuthit Benjamarachalai School (In thai)
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