Non Sawang, Mueang Bueng Kan

Non Sawang
โนนสว่ง
Official seal of Non Sawang
Non Sawang is located in Thailand
Non Sawang
Non Sawang
Location within Thailand
Coordinates: 18°21′51″N 103°28′53″E / 18.3641°N 103.4813°E / 18.3641; 103.4813
CountryThailand
ProvinceBueng Kan
DistrictMueang Bueng Kan
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict municipality
Area
 • Total
66.8 km2 (25.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
6,896
 • Density103/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
38000
Calling code042
Geocode38010300
Websitewww.nonsawanglocal.go.th

Non Sawang (Thai: โนนสว่าง) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Bueng Kan district, in Bueng Kan province, Isan (northeastern Thailand). As of 2022, it had a population of 6,896 people and has jurisdiction over eleven villages.[1]

History

The subdistrict formerly known as Nong Keng subdistrict, changed its name into Non Sawang subdistrict in 2011.[2]

Geography

In general, the upland is interspersed with plains, which are characterized by hilly ridges.[3]

Administration

Central government

The administration of Non Sawang subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 41,750 rai ~ 66.8 square kilometres (25.8 sq mi) and consists of eleven administrative villages (muban).[4]
As of 2022: 6,896 people.[1]

VillageEnglishThaiPeople
Moo 1Ban Non Sawangบ้านสว่าง1,077
Moo 2Ban Chai Badanบ้านชัยบาดาล564
Moo 3Ban Santhaweeบ้านสรรทวี584
Moo 4Ban Na Deeบ้านนาดี716
Moo 5Ban Don Porบ้านดอนปอ725
Moo 6Ban Nong Din Damบ้านหนองดินดำ460
Moo 7Ban Buraphaบ้านบูรพา782
Moo 8Ban Nong Haiบ้านหนองไฮ256
Moo 9Ban Phon Niyomบ้านพรนิยม755
Moo 10Ban Non Ngamบ้านโนนงาม456
Moo 11Ban Non Dooบ้านโนนดู่521

Local government

Non Sawang subdistrict municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลโนนสว่าง, romanized: thesaban tambon Non Sawang) covers the whole Non Sawang subdistrict.

Temple

Non Sawang subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[5]

Temple nameThaiLocation
Wat Tham Si Wilai Wanaramวัดถ้ำศรีวิไลย์วนารามMoo1
Wat Sawang Samran Thammakhunวัดสว่างสำราญธรรมคุณMoo7
Wat Non Ngam Kham Wasi PhiratalaiวัดโนนงามคำวาสีภิรถาลัยMoo10

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 9 August 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.38010300 >Excel line 35135-35147{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. ↑ "ประวัติความเป็นมว" [history] (in Thai). Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "general topography". Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Area". Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "list of temples". Retrieved 9 August 2023.