Makham Sung (Thai: มะขามสูง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 5,709 and 2,552 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture.
Makham Sung
มะขามสูง | |
|---|---|
 Seal | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.3 km2 (12.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,709 |
| • Density | 182/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| Geocode | 65011600 |
| Website | www |
Geography
editThe topography of Makham Sung subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand.[2] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Phrom Phiram district, to the east by Ban Pa subdistrict, to the south by Pak Thok and Hua Ro subdistricts and to the west by Phrom Phiram district.[3] Makham Sung subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Khwae Noi River flows on the boundary of Makham Sung subdistrict and Phrom Phiram district.
History
editOn 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Makham Sung Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon).[4]
Administration
editCentral government
editThe administration of ฺMakham Sung subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 19,570 rai ~ 31.3 square kilometres (12.1 sq mi) and consists of ten administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 5,709 people and 2,552 households.[1][5]
| Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Thong Lang | บ้านทองหลาง | 582 | 267 |
| Moo2 | Ban Thong Lang | บ้านทองหลาง | 438 | 193 |
| Moo3 | Ban Wang Rae | บ้านวังแร่ | 618 | 278 |
| Moo4 | Ban Makham Sung | บ้านมะขามสูง | 512 | 342 |
| Moo5 | Ban Makham Sung | บ้านมะขามสูง | 462 | 206 |
| Moo6 | Ban Tha Phrao | บ้านท่าพร้าว | 517 | 217 |
| Moo7 | Ban Hua Wang Krang | บ้านหัววังกร่าง | 709 | 285 |
| Moo8 | Ban Laem San | บ้านแหลมซ่าน | 803 | 330 |
| Moo9 | Ban Lamu | บ้านละมุ | 600 | 195 |
| Moo10 | Ban Khwae Noi | บ้านแควน้อย | 468 | 239 |
Local government
editMakham Sung Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Makham Sung SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลมะขามสูง, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Makham Sung) covers the whole Makham Sung subdistrict.
Temples
edit
Makham Sung subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[6]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Thong Lang | วัดทองหลาง | Moo2 |
| Wat Tako | วัดตะโก | Moo4 |
| Wat Hua Wang Krang Wanaram | วัดหัววังกา่างวนาราม | Moo7 |
Economy
editMost of the people are engaged in agriculture of which rice is the main crop.[7]
Education
editThe following schools are located in Makham Sung subdistrict.[8]
- Phitsanulok Panyanukun school - Moo3
- Princess Chulabhorn Science High Schools Phitsanulok - Moo4
- Thairat Wittaya 9 school - Moo4
- Ban Hua Wang Krang school - Moo7
- Ban Laem Sam school - Moo8
Healthcare
edit- Makham Sung health-promoting hospital in Moo1.[9]
- Health Center 2 Phitsanulok - Moo4[10]
Transport
edit- National road 1086, Phitsanulok-Wat Bot
- National road 1275, Makham Sung-Phrom Phiram
Electricity
editAll households in Makham Sung subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[11]
Waterworks
editAll households in Makham Sung subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).[12]
Communications
editAll households in Makham Sung subdistrict have access to the mobile telephone network.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 30 May 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65011601-65011610 >Excel line 70435-70445
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "ภูมิประเทศ" [terrain] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "อาณาเบตติดต่อ" [contact territory] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "ประวัติหน่วยงาน" [agency history] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "เขตการปกครอง" [subdivision] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 30 May 2023, > no.28626 - 28628
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "อาชีพประชากร" [occupation population] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "การศึกษาในตำบล" [subdistrict education] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "การสาธารณสุขในตำบล" [public health in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "About Health Center 2". Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "ไฟฟ้าในตำบล" [electricity in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "ประปาในตำบล" [water supply subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "การสื่อสารในตำบล" [communication subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 30 May 2023.