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Non Sawang, Mueang Bueng Kan

Coordinates: 18°21′51″N 103°28′53″E / 18.3641°N 103.4813°E / 18.3641; 103.4813
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Non Sawang
โนนสว่ง
Official seal of Non Sawang
Non Sawang is located in Thailand
Non Sawang
Non Sawang
Coordinates: 18°21′51″N 103°28′53″E / 18.3641°N 103.4813°E / 18.3641; 103.4813
CountryThailand
ProvinceBueng Kan
DistrictMueang Bueng Kan
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict municipality
Area
 • Total66.8 km2 (25.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total6,896
 • Density103/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
38000
Calling code042
Geocode38010300
Websitewww.nonsawanglocal.go.th

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.[1]

History

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The subdistrict formerly known as Nong Keng subdistrict, changed its name into Non Sawang subdistrict in 2011.[2]

Geography

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In general, the upland is interspersed with plains, which are characterized by hilly ridges.[3]

Administration

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Central government

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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).[4]
As of 2022: 6,896 people.[1]

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

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Non Sawang subdistrict municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลโนนสว่าง, romanizedthesaban tambon Non Sawang) covers the whole Non Sawang subdistrict.

Temple

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Non Sawang subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[5]

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

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  1. ^ a b c "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)
  2. ^ "ประวัติความเป็นมว" [history] (in Thai). Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  3. ^ "general topography". Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Area". Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  5. ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 9 August 2023.