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==History== |
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The archaeological site of [[Ban Chiang]] is a world heritage site since 1992. It was settled from neolithic till |
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. |
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''[[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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Revision as of 07:18, 20 June 2008
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. | |
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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.