Wapi Pathum district

Wapi Pathum
วาปีปทุม
District
District location in Maha Sarakham province
District location in Maha Sarakham province
Coordinates: 15°50′48″N 103°22′48″E / 15.84667°N 103.38000°E / 15.84667; 103.38000
CountryThailand
ProvinceMaha Sarakham
SeatNong Saeng
Area
 • Total
605.77 km2 (233.89 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total
114,020
 • Density188.1/km2 (487/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code44120
Geocode4409

Wapi Pathum (Thai: วาปีปทุม, pronounced [wāː.pīː pā.tʰūm]; Northeastern Thai: วาปีปทุม, pronounced [wâː.pìː pā.tʰûm]) is a district (amphoe) of Maha Sarakham province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise): Na Dun, Na Chueak, Borabue, Mueang Maha Sarakham, and Kae Dam of Maha Sarakham Province; Si Somdet, Chaturaphak Phiman, Kaset Wisai, and Pathum Rat of Roi Et province.

History

The district dates back to Mueang Wapi Pathum, which was converted into a district around 1900.

Administration

The district is divided into 15 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 240 villages (mubans). Nong Saeng is a sub-district municipality (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Nong Saeng. There are a further 15 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai Villages Pop.[1]
1. Nong Saeng หนองแสง 28 21,063
2. Kham Pom ขามป้อม 16 6,589
3. Suea Kok เสือโก้ก 19 10,319
4. Dong Yai ดงใหญ่ 16 5,013
5. Pho Chai โพธิ์ชัย 12 4,500
6. Hua Ruea หัวเรือ 21 10,486
7. Khaen แคน 17 6,727
8. Ngua Ba งัวบา 19 8,069
9. Na Kha นาข่า 16 8,823
10. Ban Wai บ้านหวาย 17 7,410
11. Nong Hai หนองไฮ 17 7,855
12. Pracha Phatthana ประชาพัฒนา 11 4,487
13. Nong Thum หนองทุ่ม 10 3,987
14. Nong Saen หนองแสน 10 4,319
15. Khok Si Thonglang โคกสีทองหลาง 11 4,373

References

  1. ^ "Population statistics 2008". Department of Provincial Administration.

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