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Wang Sombun district

Coordinates: 13°23′49″N 102°11′55″E / 13.39694°N 102.19861°E / 13.39694; 102.19861
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Wang Sombun
วังสมบูรณ์
District location in Sa Kaeo province
District location in Sa Kaeo province
Coordinates: 13°23′49″N 102°11′55″E / 13.39694°N 102.19861°E / 13.39694; 102.19861
CountryThailand
ProvinceSa Kaeo
SeatWang Mai
Area
 • Total383.5 km2 (148.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total35,334
 • Density92.1/km2 (239/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code27250
Geocode2709

Wang Sombun (Thai: วังสมบูรณ์, pronounced [wāŋ sǒm.būːn]) is a district (amphoe) in the southwestern part of Sa Kaeo province, eastern Thailand.

Geography

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Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise) Wang Nam Yen and Khlong Hat of Sa Kaeo Province, Soi Dao and Kaeng Hang Maeo of Chanthaburi province, and Tha Takiap of Chachoengsao province.

History

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The minor district (king amphoe) was established 1 July 1997 with three tambons split from Wang Nam Yen district.[1] On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts upgraded to full districts.[2] On 24 August the upgrade became official.[3]

Administration

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The district is divided into three sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 48 villages (mubans). Wang Sombun is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers tambon Wang Sombun. There are a further two tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Wang Sombun วังสมบูรณ์ 17 10,549
2. Wang Mai วังใหม่ 14 11,973
3. Wang Thong วังทอง 17 12,812

References

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  1. ^ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง แบ่งเขตท้องที่อำเภอวังน้ำเย็น จังหวัดสระแก้ว ตั้งเป็นกิ่งอำเภอวังสมบูรณ์ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 114 (Special 51 ง): 21. June 25, 1997. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 18, 2011.
  2. ^ แถลงผลการประชุม ครม. ประจำวันที่ 15 พ.ค. 2550 (in Thai). Manager Online.
  3. ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาตั้งอำเภอฆ้องชัย...และอำเภอเหล่าเสือโก้ก พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๐ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 124 (46 ก): 14–21. August 24, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 30, 2007.
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