Wiang Chiang Rung District

Wiang Chiang Rung (Thai: เวียงเชียงรุ้ง, pronounced [wīa̯ŋ t͡ɕʰīa̯ŋ rúŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.

Wiang Chiang Rung

เวียงเชียงรุ้ง
District location in Chiang Rai Province
Coordinates: 20°0′47″N 100°3′25″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceChiang Rai
SeatThung Ko
Area
  Total263.3 km2 (101.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total26,531
  Density100.8/km2 (261/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code57210
Geocode5717

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise) Mueang Chiang Rai, Doi Luang, Chiang Khong, Phaya Mengrai and Wiang Chai of Chiang Rai Province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was established on 1 April 1995, when it was split off from Wiang Chai District .[1] At first named Chiang Rung, it was renamed Wiang Chiang Rung on 1 March 1996.[2]

On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[3] With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August the upgrade became official.[4]

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 43 villages (mubans). Ban Lao is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Thung Ko and Dong Maha Wan. There are a further three tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Thung Koทุ่งก่อ1510,227
2.Dong Maha Wanดงมหาวัน126,435
3.Pa Sangป่าซาง169,869

References


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