Kho Wang District
| Kho Wang ค้อวัง | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Yasothon Province | |
| Coordinates: 15°22′4″N 104°21′28″E / 15.36778°N 104.35778°ECoordinates: 15°22′4″N 104°21′28″E / 15.36778°N 104.35778°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Yasothon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 150 km2 (60 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 26,424 |
| • Density | 176.16/km2 (456.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 35160 |
| Geocode | 3507 |
Kho Wang (Thai: ค้อวัง, pronounced [kʰɔ́ː wāŋ]) is a district of Yasothon Province in northeastern Thailand.
History
Kho Wang was once called Non Kho village, but a monk named Wang from Amphoe Kanthararom in Sisaket Province came to live and teach in the area. The monk so inspired faith in the people of the region that many moved to the village, and the villagers changed the name of the village to Kho Wang in honor of the monk.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Maha Chana Chai of Yasothon Province, Khueang Nai of Ubon Ratchathani Province, Yang Chum Noi, Rasi Salai of Sisaket Province.
Economy
Primary occupations
- Farming
- Animal husbandry
Secondary occupations
- Silk weaving
Important products
- Jasmine rice
- Red onions
- Chilis
- Pumpkins
- Peanuts
- Garlic
Administration
The district is subdivided into 4 subdistricts (tambon), which make up 45 villages (muban).
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District office
The Kho Wang District Office is located at:
Phon Wai Yang Chum Noi Road
Moo 7
T. Kho Wang
A. Kho Wang
Yasothon 35160
Schools
The secondary school in Kho Wang is:
- Kho Wang Witthayakhom School (โรงเรียนค้อวังวิทยาคม)
- Bandongmaree School (โรงเรียนบ้านดงมะหรี่)