Wang Nok Aen
Wang Nok Aen
วังนกแอ่น | |
|---|---|
Subdistrict | |
 Seal | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Wang Thong |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 533.7 km2 (206.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 16,310 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (80/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65130 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| Geocode | 650808 |
| Website | www.wangnokan.go.th |
Wang Nok Aen (Thai: วังนกแอ่น) is a sub-district in the Wang Thong District of Phitsanulok Province. It is connected to Highway 12. In 2022 it had a population of 16,310.
Geography
The subdistrict is located in the lower northern part of Thailand and is bordered to the north by Ban Klang, Kaeng Sopha subdistricts, Wang Thong district and Ban Yaeng subdistrict, Nakhon Thai district, to the east by Huai Hia subdistrict, Nakhon Thai district and Phetchabun province, to the south by Chomphu subdistrict, Noen Maprang district and Tha Muen Ram subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the west by Din Thong, Chai Nam subdistricts, Wang Thong district and Don Thong subdistrict, Mueang Phitsanulok district.[1]
The eastern part of the subdistrict is located in Thung Salaeng Luang National Park. Wang Nok Aen lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. Highway 12 runs through the subdistrict.
Administration
Central government
The administration of Wang Nok Aen subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 333,587 rai ~ 533.7 square kilometres (206.1 sq mi) and consists of 20 administrative villages, as of 2022: 16,310 people.[2]
| Village | English | Thai | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Wang Dinso | บ้านวังดินสอ | 1,284 |
| Moo2 | Wang Nok Aen | บ้านวังนกแอ่น | 1,319 |
| Moo3 | Ban Bo | บ้านบ่อ | 1,039 |
| Moo4 | Ban Nam Phrom | บ้านน้ำพรม | 798 |
| Moo5 | Ban Tha Kham | บ้านท่าข้าม | 701 |
| Moo6 | Ban Wang Tat | บ้านวังตาด | 1,355 |
| Moo7 | Ban Kaeng Chung Nang | บ้านแก่งจูงนาง | 1,196 |
| Moo8 | Ban Huai Phai | บ้านห้วยไผ่ | 612 |
| Moo9 | Ban Cham Takhian | บ้านซำตะเคียน | 888 |
| Moo10 | Ban Phai Yai | บ้านไผ่ใหญ่ | 920 |
| Moo11 | Ban Pa Makrut | บ้านป่ามะกรูด | 645 |
| Moo12 | Ban Huai Duea | บ้านห้วยเดื่อ | 170 |
| Moo13 | Ban To Ruea | บ้านตอเรือ | 839 |
| Moo14 | Ban Cham Nok Lueang | บ้านซำนกเหลือง | 531 |
| Moo15 | Ban Prongphun | บ้านโปร่งพลู | 686 |
| Moo16 | Ban Paknam Poi | บ้านปากน้ำปอย | 584 |
| Moo17 | Ban Mai Lam Kra Don | บ้านใหม่ลำกระโดน | 989 |
| Moo18 | Ban Kaeng Charoen | บ้านแก่งเจริญ | 454 |
| Moo19 | Ban Wang Krabak | บ้านวังกะบาก | 559 |
| Moo20 | Ban Saen Suk Phatthana | บ้านแสนสุขพัฒนา | 687 |
Local government
Wang Nok Aen is a subdistrict administrative organization - SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลวังนกแอ่น, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Wang Nok Aen, abbreviated: อบต.วังนกแอ่น, o bo toh Wang Nok Aen), which covers the whole tambon Wang Nok Aen.
For FY2021, the revenues and expenditures of Wang Nok Aen SAO were as follows:
| Total | Taxes, duties | Fees, fines | Property | Commerce | Varied | Subsidies | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107.5 | 42.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 62.6 | 1.8 |
| Total | Central fund | Personnel | Operations | Investments | Subsidies | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.3 | 27.1 | 16.0 | 11.1 | 28.1 | 6.0 | 0.0 |
The profit corresponds to 19.2 million baht (US$ 0.6 million).[3]
Temples
Wang Nok Aen subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.[4]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Wang Dinso | วัดวังดินสอ | Moo1 |
| Wat Wang Nok Aen | วัดวังนกแอ่น | Moo2 |
| Wat Ban Bo Wararam | วัดบ้านบ่อวราราม | Moo3 |
| Wat Nam Phrom | วัดน้ำพรม | Moo4 |
| Wat Tha Kham Mettatham | วัดท่าข้ามเมตตาธรรม | Moo5 |
| Wat Wang Tat Rattanaram | วัดวังตาดรัตนาราม | Moo7 |
| Wat Pa Wang Saeng Tham | วัดป่าวังแสงธรรม | Moo18 |
| Wat Si Phromchak | วัดศรีพรหมจักร | Moo19 |
Education
The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Wang Nok Aen subdistrict.
- Ban Wang Dinso school - Moo1
- Ban Wang Nok Aen school - Moo2
- Ban Nam Phrom school - Moo4
- Ban Tha Kham school - Moo5
- Ban Wang Tat school - Moo6
- Ban Kaeng Chung Nang school - Moo7
- Ban Cham Takhian school - Moo9
- Ban Phai Yai school - Moo10
- Ban Pa Makrut school - Moo11
- Ban To Ruea school - Moo13
- Sarit Sena school - Moo19
Healthcare
There are four health-promoting hospitals in Wang Nok Aen subdistrict.[5]
- Wang Nok Aen h.p.h. - Moo6
- Ban Phai Yai h.p.h. - Moo10
- Ban Nam Phrom h.p.h. - Moo16
- Ban Saen Suk Phatthana h.p.h. - Moo20
References
- ^ Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Report 2023 (Report). National Statistical Office (NSO), Preface - Phitsanulok province map
{{cite report}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 4 November 2023, >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080801-65080820 >Excel line 71216-71235
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Report 2023 (Report). National Statistical Office (NSO),Tabel 19.3
{{cite report}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 1 December 2023, >no.365080801 - 365080809
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "Name of the hospital". Retrieved 1 December 2023, >health zone 2 >no. 07591-07593 and 25022
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
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