Dong Luang District
| Dong Luang ดงหลวง | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Mukdahan Province | |
| Coordinates: 16°48′55″N 104°32′16″E / 16.81528°N 104.53778°ECoordinates: 16°48′55″N 104°32′16″E / 16.81528°N 104.53778°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Mukdahan |
| Seat | Dong Luang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,076.2 km2 (415.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 35,808 |
| • Density | 33.3/km2 (86/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 49140 |
| Geocode | 4904 |
Dong Luang (Thai: ดงหลวง) is a district (Amphoe) of Mukdahan Province, northeastern Thailand.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Mueang Mukdahan and Khamcha-i of Mukdahan Province, Khao Wong and Na Khu of Kalasin Province, Tao Ngoi of Sakon Nakhon Province, and Na Kae and That Phanom of Nakhon Phanom Province.
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) was established on April 1, 1977, when the three tambon Dong Luang, Kok Tum and Nong Bua were split off from Na Kae district.[1] When Mukdahan Province was created in 1982, Dong Luang was one of districts forming the new province, and became reassigned to be a subordinate of Mueang Mukdahan district. The minor district was upgraded to a full district on July 16, 1984.[2]
Administration
The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 57 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and 6 Tambon administrative organization (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dong Luang | ดงหลวง | 12 | 7,532 | |
| 2. | Nong Bua | หนองบัว | 8 | 4,412 | |
| 3. | Kok Tum | กกตูม | 15 | 8,727 | |
| 4. | Nong Khaen | หนองแคน | 7 | 4,648 | |
| 5. | Chanot Noi | ชะโนดน้อย | 7 | 5,259 | |
| 6. | Phang Daeng | พังแดง | 8 | 5,230 |
References
- ↑ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง แบ่งท้องที่อำเภอนาแก จังหวัดนครพนม ตั้งเป็นกิ่งอำเภอดงหลวง (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai) 94 (26 ง): 1316. March 29, 1977.
- ↑ พระราชกฤษฎีกาตั้งอำเภอลานกระบือ อำเภอดงหลวง อำเภอทรายมูล อำเภอแม่เมาะ และอำเภอบัวเชด พ.ศ. ๒๕๒๗ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai) 101 (96 ก special): 10–12. July 16, 1984.
External links
- amphoe.com (Thai)