Bang Krathum District

Bang Krathum
บางกระทุ่ม
Amphoe

Amphoe location in Phitsanulok Province
Coordinates: 16°35′7″N 100°18′22″E / 16.58528°N 100.30611°E / 16.58528; 100.30611Coordinates: 16°35′7″N 100°18′22″E / 16.58528°N 100.30611°E / 16.58528; 100.30611
Country Thailand
Province Phitsanulok
Seat Bang Krathum
Amphoe established 1927
Area
 • Total 447.03 km2 (172.60 sq mi)
Population (2009)
 • Total 48,667
 • Density 111.0/km2 (287/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code 65110
Geocode 6505

Bang Krathum (Thai: บางกระทุ่ม, pronounced [bāːŋ krā.tʰûm]) is a district (amphoe) in the Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.

Etymology

The first element "bang" (Thai: บาง) means 'village' or 'settlement'. The second element "krathum" (Thai: กระทุ่ม) means 'bur-flower tree' (Neolamarckia cadamba).

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mueang Phitsanulok and Wang Thong of Phitsanulok Province, Sak Lek, Mueang Phichit, Sam Ngam of Phichit Province. Most of Bang Krathum lies within the Nan Basin, although a narrow strip of land on the west side of the district lies within the Yom Basin. Both basins are part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan, Wang Thong and Wat Ta Yom Rivers flow through Bang Krathum, and the Yom River forms part of the border between Bang Krathum and Phichit.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) Bang Krathum was created in 1927 by combining three sub-districts from Mueang Phitsanulok district and three sub-districts from Pa Mak District, the present-day Wang Thong District.[1] Originally a subordinate of Mueang Phitsanulok District, it was upgraded to a full district in 1946.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into nine sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 87 muban, which are divisions at the village level. Many villages occupy more than one muban. There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambon). Bang Krathum covers parts of tambon Bang Krathum, and Noen Kum covers the tambon Noen Kum and Wat Ta Yom. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO).[3]

No. Name Thai Villages Pop.[4]
1.Bang Krathumบางกระทุ่ม96,823
2.Ban Raiบ้านไร่104,558
3.Khok Salutโคกสลุด103,265
4.Sanam Khliสนามคลี62,519
5.Tha Tanท่าตาล96,868
6.Phai Lomไผ่ล้อม114,681
7.Nakhon Pa Makนครป่าหมาก136,472
8.Noen Kumเนินกุ่ม118,968
9.Wat Ta Yomวัดตายม84,513

Economy

Bang Krathum's chief crops are rice, sugar cane, fruits, oranges, tamarinds, cassavas, soy beans and mung beans.[3]

In Bang Krathum, there are a number of "banana factories" that package an assortment of dried fruits including dried bananas and tamarinds that are sold in Thailand and exported throughout the world. There is also a large sugar cane production plant in the district owned by Phitsanulok Sugar Co., Ltd.[5]

Settlements

Of the 51 villages that comprise Bang Krathum District, those significant in size as to occupy multiple muban are as follows: [6]

Temples

There are 44 Theravada Buddhist temples in the district. At least one, Wat Grung See Jayrin, has a historic chedi.

Attractions

Flooding

In 2006, there were reported cases of leptospirosis among residents of Bang Krathum, contracted due to standing water.[8]

References

  1. ↑ แจ้งความกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ตั้งกิ่งอำเภอบางกระทุ่ม จังหวัดพิษณุโลก (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 44 (0 ง): 1231. 1927-07-17.
  2. ↑ ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง ตั้งกิ่งอำเภอบางกระทุ่ม อำเภอเมืองพิษณุโลก ขึ้นเป็นอำเภอ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 63 (58 ง): 1235–1236. September 3, 1946.
  3. 1 2 Amphoe.com (Thai)
  4. ↑ "Population statistics 2009". Department of Provincial Administration. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
  5. ↑ IPP Awards (Status as of September 2006)
  6. ↑ Ampoe Bang Krathum at Pitlocal.org (Thai)
  7. ↑ Ban Dongphayom Boat Race at Department of Agriculture Extension Archived 2007-09-19 at the Wayback Machine. (Thai)
  8. ↑ "Leptospirosis Kills 31 In Past Eight Months". The Nation. 2006-09-12. Retrieved 30 September 2017 – via Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Resource Center.
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