Wang Nam Khu

Wang Nam Khu
วังน้ำคู้
(English: River-Bend Palace)
Tambon
Amphoe Mueang Phitsanulok
Province Phitsanulok
Country Thailand
Population (2005)
 • Total 4,373
Time zone UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code 65000
Geocode 650102
Chief watercourse Nan River
Website ThaiTambon.com

Wang Nam Khu (Thai: วังน้ำคู้) is a sub-district in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.

Geography

Wang Nam Khu is bordered to the north by Wat Phrik, to the east by Tha Tan of Amphoe Bang Krathum, to the south by Ban Rai of Amphoe Bang Krathum, and to the west by Ngio Ngam.[1] The topography of the sub-district consists of flat lowlands, well suited for agriculture.[1] Wang Nam Khu is on the Nan River.[1] The sub-district lies within the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.

History

Wang Nam Khu was settled during the Ayutthaya Period and served as the location of bases for both Thai and Burmese troops.[1]

Economy

The present economy of Wang Nam Khu is based on agriculture (primarily rice farming) and commerce.[1]

Administration

The following is a list of the sub-district's muban, which roughly correspond to the villages:[2]

No. English Thai
1 Ban Wang Yang บ้านวังยาง
2 Ban Pak Phing Thawan Ok (East Ban Pak Phing) บ้านปากพิงตะวันออก
3 Ban Pak Don บ้านปากดอน
4 Ban Bang Kwan Ma บ้านบางขวัญม้า
5 Ban Khung Wang บ้านคุ้งวัง
6 Ban Bang Sai บ้านบางทราย
7 Ban Phai Long Rat Jayrin บ้านไผ่หลงราษฎร์เจริญ
8 Ban Nong Ya บ้านหนองหญ้า

Points of interest

  • Wang Nam Khu Public Health Center

Temples

  • วัดบางทราย in muban 6
  • วัดปากพิงตะวันออก in muban 2
  • วัดปากพิงตะวันตก in muban 2
  • วัดงิ้วงาม in muban 4
  • วัดบึงขุนนนท์ in muban 10
  • วัดปากคอน in muban 3

References

Coordinates: 16°40′N 100°15′E / 16.667°N 100.250°E / 16.667; 100.250

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