Mueang Phitsanulok (Thai: เมืองพิษณุโลก, pronounced [mɯ̄a̯ŋ pʰít.sā.nú.lôːk]) is the capital district (amphoe mueang) of Phitsanulok province, lower northern region of Thailand.
Mueang Phitsanulok
เมืองพิษณุโลก | |
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 King Naresuan Statue at Naresuan University | |
.svg) Seal | |
 District location in Phitsanulok province | |
| Coordinates: 16°49′29″N 100°15′34″E / 16.82472°N 100.25944°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| Seat | Nai Mueang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 777 km2 (300 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[2] | |
| • Total | 281,929 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (940/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Geocode | 6501 |
| Website | www |
History edit
Mueang Phitsanulok was the first class city in the northern part of Ayutthaya kingdom until the end of the kingdom in 1767. Also in the reign of King Taksin the Great, Phitsanulok was the first class city. In the Thesaphiban administrative reforms of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) the city became the center of monthon Phitsanulok. Also during these reforms the district was created in 1898. Luang Udom Khet Borihan became the first district head officer.
Geography edit
Location edit
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phrom Phiram, Wat Bot, Wang Thong, Bang Krathum and Bang Rakam of Phitsanulok province.[3]
Topography edit
Mueang Phitsanulok lies within the Nan Basin, although the district's western border with Bang Rakam district is essentially the boundary between the Nan Basin and the Yom Basin as well. The distinction between the basins is blurry in this region, as the terrain is flat, and residents have diverted much of the water flow for agriculture over the years. Both basins are part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The important water resource is the Nan River, and the Khwae Noi River also flows through the district.[4]
Climate edit
Nature edit
Forest area is 53 km2 (20 sq mi), approximately 6.8 percent of the total area of the district.[5] Not to far away is Thung Salaeng Luang National Park, 1,262 km2 (487 sq mi).
Religion edit
As of 2019 the population of Mueang Phitsanulok district was 95 percent Buddhist with some active 83 Buddhist temples (Wats) and 26 samnak song (houses of monks that are not officially registered).[6]
There are 11 Christian churches in Mueang Phitsanulok District and muslims have their Masjid Abubak Pakistan mosque.
Administration edit
Provincial government edit
The district is divided into 20 subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 173 villages (mubans).[2]
| Subdistrict | Population | Villages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nai Mueang | 62,584 | - |
| 2 | Aranyik | 29,776 | 10 |
| 3 | Hua Ro | 25,863 | 12 |
| 4 | Bueng Phra | 19,074 | 10 |
| 5 | Samo Khae | 15,821 | 8 |
| 6 | Tha Pho | 15,648 | 11 |
| 7 | Tha Thong | 14,270 | 11 |
| 8 | Don Thong | 13,401 | 14 |
| 9 | Ban Khlong | 13,186 | 5 |
| 10 | Ban Krang | 12,800 | 12 |
| Subdistrict | Population | Villages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Wat Chan | 9,171 | 6 |
| 12 | Wat Phrik | 8,533 | 12 |
| 13 | Phlai Chumphon | 7,768 | 5 |
| 14 | Ban Pa | 5,792 | 10 |
| 15 | Makham Sung | 5,709 | 10 |
| 16 | Pak Thok | 4,945 | 7 |
| 17 | Wang Nam Khu | 4,502 | 8 |
| 18 | Phai Kho Don | 4,083 | 6 |
| 19 | Chom Thong | 3,995 | 9 |
| 20 | Ngio Ngam | 3,549 | 7 |
| Total population | 280,020 | 173 |
Local government edit
Phitsanulok is a city municipality (thesaban nakhon) which covers tambon Nai Mueang. Aranyik is a town municipality (thesaban mueang). Hua Ro, Tha Thong, Ban Khlong, Phlai Chumphon and Ban Mai are subdistrict municipalities (thesaban tambon). Ban Mai has not covered parts of tambons Wang Nam Khu and Wat Phrik since 1999. There are further 14 Subdistrict Administrative Organisations - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon).[2]
| Phitsanulok city municipality[7] | 62,584 |
|---|
| Aranyik town municipality[8] | 29,776 |
| Subdistrict municipalities | Population |
|---|---|
| Hua Ro subdistrict municipality[9] | 25,863 |
| Tha Thong subdistrict municipality[10] | 14,270 |
| Ban Khlong subdistrict municipality[11] | 13,186 |
| Phlai Chumphon subdistrict mun.[12] | 7,768 |
| Ban Mai subdistrict municipality | Population |
|---|---|
| Khet 1 | 853 |
| Khet 2 | 1,056 |
| Total population | 1,909 |
| Subdistrict Adm. Org. - SAO | Population |
|---|---|
| Bueng Phra SAO[13] | 19,074 |
| Samo Khae SAO[14] | 15,821 |
| Tha Pho SAO[15] | 15,648 |
| Don Thong SAO[16] | 13,401 |
| Ban Krang SAO[15] | 12,800 |
| Wat Chan SAO[17] | 9,171 |
| Wat Phrik SAO[15] | 8,533 |
| Subdistrict Adm. Org. - SAO | Population |
|---|---|
| Ban Pa SAO[15] | 5,792 |
| Makham Sung SAO[18] | 5,709 |
| Pak Thok SAO[15] | 4,945 |
| Wang Nam Khu SAO[19] | 4,502 |
| Phai Kho Don SAO[15] | 4,083 |
| Chom Thong SAO[19] | 3,995 |
| Ngio Ngam SAO[19] | 3,549 |
| Municipality | Communities | Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Phitsanulok city mun. | 64 | 4 |
| Ban Mai subdistrict mun. | 5 | - |
Demography edit
Population edit
Mueang Phitsanulok district is with 281,929 people the most densely populated district of Phitsanulok Province. The other eight districts have a total population of 276,936 people.
Urban area edit
Urban population in Mueang Phitsanulok district is 158,534 people (54.4 percent). The urban area around the city of Phitsanulok has 156,547 people and around Ban Mai is this 1,987 people; 54.4 percent of the people in the district live in a municipal area, 132,277 people (45.6 percent) live in a non-municipal area.
Economy edit
Mueang Phitsanulok district is the shopping and service center of Phitsanulok Province.
Department stores edit
- Big C Supercenter
- CentralPlaza Phitsanulok
- Lotus and Lotus Extra
- Makro 1 and 2 [1]
- Thai Watsadu Phitsanulok [2]
Service Facilities edit
- 15 places of service facilities of the government in Hua Ro - Moo 4 and 5.
- 49 banks and financial institutions.[20]
- 102 hotels.[21]
- 210 groups of "One Tambon - One Product" (OTOP).[22]
Agriculture edit
Four main crops edit
- Rice is the major product of the four main crops, with a production of 196,497 ton (15.3 percent of the provincial 1,284,164 ton).[23]: 105–107
Crop area is 24,553 hectares (60,670 acres) or 7.3 percent of the province's crop area. 7,284 households are involved by the production.[24] - Cassava and maize production takes place on 1,509 hectares (3,730 acres), involving 491 households. Crop area is just 2.0 percent of the province's crop area.
- Cane sugar production takes place on 838 hectares (2,070 acres), 202 households are involved by the production. Crop area is just 3.3 percent of the province's crop area.
Fruit trees and tree crops edit
- Mango, Banana, Lime, Longan, Tamarind and Pomelo production takes place on 155 hectares (380 acres) or just 0.3 percent of the province's harvest area, involving 307 households.
Vegetable crops edit
- Watermelon, Chinese cabbage, Cabbage, Cucumber and Pumpkin production takes place on 91 hectares (220 acres) or 5.8 percent of the province's crops area, involving 198 households.
Livestock farming edit
Livestock farming produced commodities from chicken 597,497; duck 101,252; swine 16,732; cattle 3,540; buffalo 1,736; goat 2,446 and goose 141.[23]: 111
Fishery edit
Total catch from freshwater aquaculture was 1,144 ton, or 9.4 percent of 12,169 ton from Phitsanulok Province.[23]: 111
Education edit
Mueang Phitsanulok district is the educational center of Phitsanulok Province. There are many educational institutions at all levels, from kindergarten to university level, both government and private.[25]
Higher education edit
There are six higher education institutes in or around the district with 38,553 students:
- Naresuan University with 16 faculties, 184 courses and with more than 22,000 students is leader of the universities in Phitsanulok province.
- Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University with 6 faculties.
- Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, campus Phitsanulok with 3 faculties.
- Phitsanulok University, a private university with 5 faculties is the last with 174 students.[3]
- Sirindhorn College of Public Health Phitsanulok Province.[4]
- Boromarajonani College of Nursing Buddhachinaraj.[5]
Vocational education edit
- Total seven vocational colleges with 11,023 students.[26]
Secondary education edit
- Total 12 upper secondary schools with 9,230 students.
- Total 23 lower secondary schools with 12,590 students.
Primary education edit
- Total 87 primary schools with 20,877 pupils.
Healthcare edit
Government hospitals edit
There are four government hospitals in Mueang Phitsanulok District.[27]
- Buddhachinaraj Phitsanulok Hospital is the provincial's and city's primary public hospital with 1,000 beds.
- Naresuan University Hospital is the regional tertiary care hospital.
- Fort Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat Hospital is the army hospital, which is open to the general public.[6]
- Royal Thai Air Force Wing 46 Hospital is the air force hospital, which is also open to the general public.[7]
Private hospitals edit
Five private hospitals are in Mueang Phitsanulok District with total 400 beds:
- Bangkok Hospital Phitsanulok [8]
- Phitsanulok Hospital [9]
- Pitsanuvej Hospital [10]
- Ruamphaet Hospital
- Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Hospital
Health promoting hospitals edit
There are 24 health promoting hospitals in Mueang Phitsanulok District.
Infrastructure edit
Roads edit
Road 126, a multi-lane by-pass enables through-traffic to avoid the city of Phitsanulok, and connects to highway 11 to Uttaradit and Lampang in the north, and to highway 12 to Phetchabun in the east, and to highway 11 to Sing Buri in the south, and to highway 117 to Nakhon Sawan in the south, and to highway 12 to Sukhothai, Tak and Mae Sot in the west.
Buses edit
Phitsanulok Terminal 1 (Saen Phon Phai) and Terminal 2 (Samo Khae) provide the mass transport throughout Phitsanulok Province by some eight bus companies. Yanyon tour operates its own private bus station (Sua Thim) with only a busline to Bangkok.
Airport edit
Close to the city center (Aranyik), Phitsanulok Airport receives up to six flights a day from Bangkok (flight time approximately 60 minutes), which are operated by three airlines: Nok Air, Thai Air Asia and Thai Lion Air.
Railway edit
In the city center, Phitsanulok railway station mainly receives intercity trains on the Northern Line, operated by State Railway of Thailand, more than a dozen trains running in each direction each day.
Radio edit
There are eight radio stations in the district:[28]
- Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Thahaan Aakaat (Air Force Radio Station), 954 AM and 95.75, in the City of Phitsanulok
- Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Pratheet Thai (Radio Thailand, Government Public Relations Department, PRD), 1026 AM and 94.25 FM, in Ban Khlong
- Kong Thap Phaak Thii Saam (Third Army Area), 1116 AM and 1188 AM, in Aranyik
- Witthayu Kong Phon Thahaan Raap Thii Sii (4th Infantry Division), 1377 AM, at Fort Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat
- Sathaanii Witthayu Phitaksantiraat (Communications Division, Royal Thai Police), 1422 AM, in Phitsanulok City
- Sathaanii Withayu Krom Utiniyom Witthayaa (Meteorological Department), 104.25 FM, in Tha Thong
- Ongkaan Suesaan Muanchon Haeng Pratheet Thai (Mass Communications Organization of Thailand, MCOT), 106.25 FM, in Bueng Phra
- Mahaawitthayalai Naresuan (Naresuan University), 107.25 FM, in Tha Pho
Flooding edit
In 2006, there were reported cases of leptospirosis among residents of Mueang Phitsanulok, contracted from standing water.[29]
References edit
- ^ บรรยายสรุปอำเภอเมืองพิษณุโลก [Mueang Phitsanulok Briefing] (Report) (in Thai). Mueang Phitsanulok Administrative Office. 5 October 2020. p. 4.
- ^ a b c "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 6 June 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65010100-65012000 >Excel line 8263-8279 >8354 >8360 >8394 >8398
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "Location and territory". บรรยายสรุปอำเภอเมืองพิษณุโลก [Mueang Phitsanulok Briefing] (Report) (in Thai). Mueang Phitsanulok Administrative Office. 5 October 2020. p. 3.
- ^ "Terrain characteristics". บรรยายสรุปอำเภอเมืองพิษณุโลก [Mueang Phitsanulok Briefing] (Report) (in Thai). Mueang Phitsanulok Administrative Office. 5 October 2020. p. 3.
- ^ "The national and surrounded". บรรยายสรุปอำเภอเมืองพิษณุโลก [Mueang Phitsanulok Briefing] (Report) (in Thai). Mueang Phitsanulok Administrative Office. 5 October 2020. p. 3.
- ^ Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Report 2562-2019. Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Office (Report). National Statistical Office (NSO). 2020. p. 51. ISSN 1905-8314.
- ^ "พระราชกฤษฎีกา จัดตั้งเทศบาลนครพิษญโลก จังหวัดพิษญโลก พ.ศ.๒๕๔๒" [Royal Decree Establish of Thesaban Nakhon Phitsanulok Changwat Phitsanulok B.E.2542 (1999)] (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette. 116 (14 Kor): 5–10. 8 March 1999. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 10, 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ "Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 13 March 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
No.3.3 Established Aranyik Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Mueang district, Phitsanulok province is Aranyik town municipality, effectively 1 May 2012.
- ^ "ประวัติเทศบาลดำบลหัวรอ" [History of the municipality Hua Ro]. houraw.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
Announcement of Ministry of Interior, dated 20 September 2011, Hua Ro subdistrict administration (SAO), Mueang district, Phitsanulok province is Hua Ro subdistrict municipality on 30 September 2011.
- ^ "ประวัติหน่วยงาน" [History of the agency]. thathong-pilok.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
Announcement of Ministry of Interior, dated 29 June 2012, Tha Thong Subdistrict Administration Organization (SAO), Mueang district, Phitsanulok province is Tha Thong subdistrict minicipality on 24 August 2012.
- ^ "Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 15 August 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
No.4.95 Established Ban Khlong Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Mueang district, Phitsanulok province is Ban Khlong subdistrict municipality, effectively 24 August 2012.
- ^ Basic information Phlai Chumphon subdistrict municipality, pages 1-5, retrieved 14 September 2020, because website has a Thai domain name and is not accessible outside Thailand, Established as Phlai Chumphon Subdistrict Administration Organization (SAO) on 30 March 1996, promoted to Phlai Chumphon subdistrict municipality on 30 June 2008.
- ^ "ประวัติหน่วยงาน" [History of the agency]. buengphra.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
Announced in the Royal Thai Government Gazette, General issue, volume 113, Section 9 Nd, dated 30 January 1996, establishment of Bueng Phra Subdistrict Administration Organization (SAO), Mueang district, Phitsanulok province.
- ^ "ประวัติความเป็นมา" [History]. samokhae.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
Announcement Ministry of Interior, dated 19 January 1916, Establishment of Samo Khae Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Mueang district, Phitsanulok province effective on 30 March 1996.
- ^ a b c d e f Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, Six Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1996, no.2687 Tha Pho SAO, no.2688 Ban Krang SAO, no.2689 Ban Pa SAO, no.2691 Pak Thok SAO, no.2692 Phai Kho Don SAO and no.2696 Wat Phrik SAO.
- ^ "ประวัติหน่วยงาน" [History of the agency]. donthongsao.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
Announcement of Ministry of Interior, date 19 January 1996, Royal Thai Government Gazette, volume 113, Section 9 Ngor, Establishment of Don Thong Subdistrict Administration Organization (SAO), Mueang district, Phitsanulok province, date 1 March 1996.
- ^ "เขตการปกครอง" [Administrative area]. wadchan.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
Royal Thai Government Gazette, volume 113, Section 9D, Establishment of Wat Chan Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Mueang district, Phitsanulok province, date 30 January 1996.
- ^ "ประวัติหน่วยงาน" [History of the agency]. makhaksoong.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
Makham Sung Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), according to the Ministry of Interior's announcement dated 19 January 1996.
- ^ a b c Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, Three Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1997, no.2684 Ngio Ngam SAO, no.2685 Chom Thong SAO and no.2694 Wang Nam Khu SAO.
- ^ "4.2". บรรยายสรุปอำเภอเมืองพิษณุโลก [Mueang Phitsanulok Briefing] (Report) (in Thai). Mueang Phitsanulok Administrative Office. 5 October 2020. p. 7.
- ^ "4.4". บรรยายสรุปอำเภอเมืองพิษณุโลก [Mueang Phitsanulok Briefing] (Report) (in Thai). Mueang Phitsanulok Administrative Office. 5 October 2020. p. 7.
- ^ "4.6.5". บรรยายสรุปอำเภอเมืองพิษณุโลก [Mueang Phitsanulok Briefing] (Report) (in Thai). Mueang Phitsanulok Administrative Office. 5 October 2020. p. 8.
- ^ a b c Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Report 2562-2019: Agriculture and Fishery Statistics. Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Office (Report). National Statistical Office (NSO). 2020. ISSN 1905-8314.
- ^ "4.1 Career". บรรยายสรุปอำเภอเมืองพิษณุโลก [Mueang Phitsanulok Briefing] (Report) (in Thai). Mueang Phitsanulok Administrative Office. 5 October 2020. p. 7.
- ^ Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Report 2562-2019: Education Statistics. Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Office (Report). National Statistical Office (NSO). 2020. pp. 33–45. ISSN 1905-8314.
- ^ Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Report 2562-2019: Education Statistics. Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Office (Report). National Statistical Office (NSO). 2020. p. 45. ISSN 1905-8314.
- ^ Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Report 2562-2019: Health Statistics. Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Office (Report). National Statistical Office (NSO). 2020. pp. 59–60. ISSN 1905-8314.
- ^ Radio Stations in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand
- ^ Leptospirosis kills 31 in past eight months
External links edit
- Amphoe.com (Thai)