Country Thailand Tambon 4 Amphoe established 1986 Area 398.2 km² Province Bueng Kan Province | Seat Bueng Khong Long Muban 51 Time zone ICT (UTC+7) Population 37,300 (2015) | |
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Bueng Khong Long (Thai: บึงโขงหลง; [bɯ̄ŋ kʰǒːŋ lǒŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Bueng Kan Province, northeastern Thailand.
Contents
- Map of Bueng Khong Long District Bueng Kan 38220 Thailand
- History
- Geography
- Central administration
- Local administration
- References
Map of Bueng Khong Long District, Bueng Kan 38220, Thailand
Both this district and its Bueng Khong Long sub-district are named after a reservoir south of Bueng Khong Long town. The reservoir was created in the 1980s under a royal initiative by late King Bhumibol Adulyadej to provide irrigation for farmers as well as to enhance biodiversity. The lake's wetlands are an important stopover point for migrating birds, and also a spawning ground for fish. Fish are a key protein source for locals.
History
The minor district was split off from Seka District on 7 January 1986. It was upgraded to a full district on 4 November 1993.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Ban Phaeng and Na Thom of Nakhon Phanom Province, and Seka and Bung Khla of Bueng Kan Province. To the east across the Mekong River is the Laotian province Bolikhamxai.
Central administration
The Bueng Khong Long District is divided into four sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 57 administrative villages (muban).
Local administration
There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambon) in the district:
There are three sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: