Ban Fang (Thai: บ้านฝาง, pronounced [bâːn fǎːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.

Ban Fang
บ้านฝาง
District location in Khon Kaen province
District location in Khon Kaen province
Coordinates: 16°27′12″N 102°38′18″E / 16.45333°N 102.63833°E / 16.45333; 102.63833
CountryThailand
ProvinceKhon Kaen
SeatBan Fang
Area
  Total
334.0 km2 (129.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total
52,999
  Density158.7/km2 (411/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code40270
Geocode4002

History

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The minor district (king amphoe) Ban Fang was established on 1 May 1975 by splitting off four tambons: Nong Bua, Pa Wai Nang, Ban Lao, and Non Khong from Mueang Khon Kaen district.[1] On 25 March 1979 it was upgraded to a full district.[2][3]

Geography

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Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Ubolratana, Mueang Khon Kaen, Phra Yuen, Mancha Khiri, and Nong Ruea.

Administration

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The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 74 villages (mubans). The township (thesaban tambon) Ban Fang covers parts of tambon Ban Fang. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Nong Buaหนองบัว116,962
2.Pa Wai Nangป่าหวายนั่ง97,856
3.Non Khongโนนฆ้อง106,055
4.Ban Laoบ้านเหล่า1310,133
5.Pa Manaoป่ามะนาว96,173
6.Ban Fangบ้านฝาง1210,296
7.Khok Ngamโคกงาม105,524

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