Khlong Yong
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Khlong Yong (Thai: คลองโยง, pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ jōːŋ]) is one of three tambons (sub-districts) of Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom Province, in the outskirts of Bangkok in central Thailand.
Geography
Khlong Yong is about 14 km (8 mi) north of the district office.
Neighbouring tambons are (from the north clockwise): Naraphirom of Bang Len District, Nong Phrao Ngai of Sai Noi District and Ban Yai of Bang Yai District, Nonthaburi Province, Salaya and Maha Sawat, Lan Tak Fa and Bang Kaeo Fa of Nakhon Chai Si District.
Khlong Yong covers 19,728 rai (31.5648 km2). This area has many khlongs (canals) flowing through it, namely Khlong Yong, Khlong Naraphirom and various tributaries.[1]
History
Khlong Yong is considered the first community in the country. It received a community title deed to that effect on 12 February 2011 from the government of Abhisit Vejjajiva.[2] Most Khlong Yong locals work in agriculture.[1]
Administration
The tambon is divided into seven administrative mubans (villages)
| No. | Name | Thai |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ban Khlong Yong | บ้านคลองโยง |
| 2. | Ban Khlong Sawang Arom (Chaiyakhan) | บ้านคลองสว่างอารมณ์ (ชัยขันธ์) |
| 3. | Ban Laen Hai | บ้านแหลนหาย |
| 4. | Ban Wat Makluea | บ้านวัดมะเกลือ |
| 5. | Ban Don Thong | บ้านดอนทอง |
| 6. | Ban Khlong Yong Mai | บ้านคลองโยงใหม่ |
| 7. | Ban Khlong Soi | บ้านคลองซอย |
The area of the tambon is shared by local government, subdistrict-municipality Khlong Yong (เทศบาลตำบลคลองโยง).
References
- ^ a b "ข้อมูลตำบลคลองโยง อำเภอพุทธมณฑล นครปฐม" [Information of Khlong Yong Sub-District, Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom]. ThaiTambon.com (in Thai).
- ^ Prasertphongkrang, Jeerapong (2011-02-13). "VILLAGERS GET COMMUNAL LAND TITLE DEEDS FROM PM". The Nation.
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