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==History==
==History==
The archaeological site of [[Ban Chiang]] is a world heritage site since 1992. It was settled from neolithic till iron age times, and is most famous for its red painted pottery.
The archaeological site of [[Ban Chiang]] is a world heritage site since 1992. It was settled from neolithic till Iron Age times, and is most famous for its red painted pottery.


''[[Mueang]]'' Nong Han was one of the four original subdivisions of Udon Thani, which were converted into ''Amphoe'' during the ''thesaphiban'' administrative reforms in 1897.
''[[Mueang]]'' Nong Han was one of the four original subdivisions of Udon Thani, which were converted into ''Amphoe'' during the ''thesaphiban'' administrative reforms in 1897.
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<small>Missing numbers are ''tambon'' which now form the districts Phibun Rak and Ku Kaeo.</small>
<small>Missing numbers are ''tambon'' which now form the districts Phibun Rak and Ku Kaeo.</small>


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[[Category:Amphoe of Udon Thani|Nong Han]]

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Revision as of 07:18, 20 June 2008

Template:Infobox Amphoe

Nong Han (Template:Lang-th) is a district (Amphoe) of Udon Thani Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Chai Wan, Ku Kaeo, Prachaksinlapakhom, Mueang Udon Thani, Phibun Rak and Thung Fon of Udon Thani Province, and Sawang Daen Din of Sakon Nakhon Province.

History

The archaeological site of Ban Chiang is a world heritage site since 1992. It was settled from neolithic till Iron Age times, and is most famous for its red painted pottery.

Mueang Nong Han was one of the four original subdivisions of Udon Thani, which were converted into Amphoe during the thesaphiban administrative reforms in 1897.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 12 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 161 villages (muban). There are three townships (thesaban tambon) - Nong Han, Nong Mek and Ban Chiang each cover parts of the same-named tambon. There are further 12 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
1. Nong Han หนองหาน 17 16,031
2. Nong Mek หนองเม็ก 19 14,877
5. Phang Ngu พังงู 15 9,424
6. Sabaeng สะแบง 8 8,032
7. Soi Phrao สร้อยพร้าว 11 6,097
9. Ban Chiang บ้านเชียง 15 11,365
10. Ban Ya บ้านยา 11 5,602
11. Phon Ngam โพนงาม 20 13,373
12. Phak Top ผักตบ 13 8,287
14. Nong Phai หนองไผ่ 14 9,024
17. Don Hai Sok ดอนหายโศก 10 6,790
18. Nong Sa Pla หนองสระปลา 8 6,080

Missing numbers are tambon which now form the districts Phibun Rak and Ku Kaeo.