Chaiyaphon is a subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Bueng Kan District, in Bueng Kan Province, northeastern Thailand. As of 2022, it had a population of 8,339 people, with jurisdiction over 13 villages.[1]

Chaiyaphon
ชัยพร
Chaiyaphon is located in Thailand
Chaiyaphon
Chaiyaphon
Coordinates: 18°16′38″N 103°52′40″E / 18.2771°N 103.8779°E / 18.2771; 103.8779
CountryThailand
ProvinceBueng Kan
DistrictMueang Bueng Kan
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total74.12 km2 (28.62 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total8,339
 • Density112/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
38000
Calling code042
Geocode38010900
Websitechaiyaporn.go.th/public

Geography edit

The topography of Chaiyaphon subdistrict is plain and lowland, there are few natural forests and is located in the upper part of Isan. The Mekong river flows north of the subdistrict.[2]

Administration edit

Central government edit

The administration of ฺChaiyaphon subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 74.12 square kilometres (28.62 sq mi) and consists of thirteen administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 8,339 people.[1]

Village English Thai People
Moo1 Ban Chaiyaphon บ้านชัยพร 829
Moo2 Ban Huai Seum Tai บ้านห้วยเซือมใต้ 717
Moo3 Ban Non Suphan บ้านโนนสุพรรณ 369
Moo4 Ban Nong Yao บ้านหนองยาว 789
Moo5 Ban Kham Phu บ้านคำภู 1,165
Moo6 Ban Na Thong บ้านนาต้อง 494
Moo7 Ban Bang Bat บ้านบังบาตร 351
Moo8 Ban Klang บ้านกลาง 523
Moo9 Ban Non Hua Aang บ้านโนนหัวอ่าง 521
Moo10 Ban Pha Sawan บ้านผาสวรรค์ 863
Moo11 Ban Mai Chaiyaphon บ้านใหม่ชัยพร 833
Moo12 Ban Non Sanga บ้านโนนสง่า 293
Moo13 Ban Non Uthai Thong บ้านโนนอุทัยทอง 592

Local government edit

Chaiyaphon Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Chaiyaphon SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลชัยพร, romanizedongkan borihan suan tambon Chaiyaphon) covers the whole Chaiyaphon subdistrict.

Temple edit

Chaiyaphon subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[3]

Temple name Thai Location
Wat Uthai Thong วัดอุทัย Moo4
Wat Si Boon Rueang วัดศรีบุญเรือง Moo7
Wat Udom Si That วัดอุดมศรีทัศน์ Moo10
Wat Si Sawang Arom วัดศรีสว่างอารมณ์ Moo11

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 5 August 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.38010900 >Excel line 34603-34616{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. ^ "ข้อมูลสภาพทั่วไป" [general information] (in Thai). Retrieved 5 August 2023, > ภูมิประเทศ (terrain){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  3. ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 5 August 2023.