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Bang Nam Priao (Thai: บางน้ำเปรี้ยว, pronounced [bāːŋ ná(ː)m prîa̯w]) is the northwesternmost district (amphoe) of Chachoengsao province, central Thailand.

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Bang Nam Priao
บางน้ำเปรี้ยว
District location in Chachoengsao province
District location in Chachoengsao province
Coordinates: 13°50′50″N 101°3′12″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceChachoengsao
SeatBang Nam Priao
Area
  Total
498.659 km2 (192.533 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
  Total
88,020
  Density176.51/km2 (457.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code24150
Geocode2403
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History

The old location of the district center of Bang Nam Priao was in Ban Ton Samrong, Bang Khanak Subdistrict. In 1905 the government built the first district office in Bang Nam Priao. In 1952 the government built a new office on the north bank of Khlong Bang Khanak (last phase of Khlong Saen Saeb). The present district office was built in 1997.

Etymology & population

Its name "Bang Nam Priao" literally translates as "a place where water has a sour taste". It is said that in the past the soil of this area was sour. Therefore, the water had a sour taste as well.

The population of Bang Nam Priao is a mix of people of various races and religions, including Thai Buddhists, Thai Chinese, Muslims, Mons and Christians.[1]

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the southeast clockwise): Khlong Khuean, Mueang Chachoengsao of Chachoengsao Province; Nong Chok of Bangkok; Lam Luk Ka of Pathum Thani province; Ongkharak of Nakhon Nayok province; and Ban Sang of Prachinburi province.

The important water resources are the Bang Pakong River and Khlong Saen Saeb.

Administration

Central administration

Bang Nam Priao is divided into 10 subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 148 administrative villages (mubans).

More information No., Name ...
No. Name Thai Villages Pop.[2]
01.Bang Nam Priaoบางน้ำเปรี้ยว1609,175
02.Bang Khanakบางขนาก1205,516
03.Singto Thongสิงโตทอง0805,925
04.Mon Thongหมอนทอง1110,380
05.Bueng Nam Rakบึงน้ำรักษ์1508,525
06.Don Ko Kaดอนเกาะกา1408,582
07.Yothakaโยธะกา1306,493
08.Don Chimphliดอนฉิมพลี1914,197
09.Sala Daengศาลาแดง22010,031
10.Phrong Akatโพรงอากาศ1809,196
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Local administration

There are six subdistrict municipalities (thesaban tambon) in the district:

  • Khlong Saen Saep (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลคลองแสนแสบ) consisting of parts of subdistrict Bang Khanak.
  • Don Chimphli (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลดอนฉิมพลี) consisting of parts of subdistrict Don Chimphli.
  • Bang Khanak (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลบางขนาก) consisting of parts of subdistrict Bang Khanak.
  • Bang Nam Priao (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลบางน้ำเปรี้ยว) consisting of parts of subdistricts Bang Nam Priao and Phrong Akat.
  • Sala Daeng (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลศาลาแดง) consisting of parts of subdistrict Sala Daeng.
  • Don Ko Ka (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลดอนเกาะกา) consisting of subdistrict Don Ko Ka.

There are eight subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:

  • Bang Nam Priao (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลบางน้ำเปรี้ยว) consisting of parts of subdistrict Bang Nam Priao.
  • Singto Thong (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลสิงโตทอง) consisting of subdistrict Singto Thong.
  • Mon Thong (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลหมอนทอง) consisting of subdistrict Mon Thong.
  • Bueng Nam Rak (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลบึงน้ำรักษ์) consisting of subdistrict Bueng Nam Rak.
  • Yothaka (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลโยธะกา) consisting of subdistrict Yothaka.
  • Don Chimphli (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลดอนฉิมพลี) consisting of parts of subdistrict Don Chimphli.
  • Sala Daeng (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลศาลาแดง) consisting of parts of subdistrict Sala Daeng.
  • Phrong Akat (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลโพรงอากาศ) consisting of parts of subdistrict Phrong Akat.
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