Ban Bueng district
Ban Bueng
บ้านบึง | |
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Coordinates: 13°18′41″N 101°6′44″E / 13.31139°N 101.11222°E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Chonburi |
Seat | Ban Bueng |
Tambon | 8 |
Area | |
• Total | 646.3 km2 (249.5 sq mi) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 103,904 |
• Density | 160.76/km2 (416.4/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 20170 |
Geocode | 2002 |
Ban Bueng (Thai: บ้านบึง, pronounced [bâːn bɯ̄ŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Chonburi province, Thailand.
Geography
The district is in the center of Chonburi Province in the Khao Khiao Massif area.
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phan Thong, Phanat Nikhom, Bo Thong, Nong Yai, Si Racha and Mueang Chonburi.
History
The district was created in 1921 as a minor district (king amphoe).[1] 1938 it was elevated to full district status.
Administration
The district is divided into eight sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 52 villages (mubans). Ban Bueng itself has town (thesaban mueang) status and covers parts of tambon Ban Bueng. Nong Phai Kaeo and Khlong Kio each have township (thesaban tambon) status, both townships covering parts of the same-named tambon.
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References
- ^ แจ้งความกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ตั้งกิ่งอำเภอบ้านบึงและยุบกิ่งอำเภอท่าประชุมชน (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 38 (ง): 342–343. May 8, 1921. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 16, 2012.
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