Country Thailand Postal code 56150 Area 571.2 km² | Time zone ICT (UTC+7) Geocode 5602 Province Phayao Province | |
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Chun (Thai: จุน; [tɕūn]) is a district (amphoe) of Phayao Province in northern Thailand.
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Map of Chun District, Phayao, Thailand
History
Chun District dates back to an ancient city named Wiang Lo, which is of similar age as Mueang Phayao.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Chiang Kham, Pong and Dok Khamtai of Phayao Province, Pa Daet and Thoeng of Chiang Rai Province.
The important water resources are the Ing and Chun Rivers.
Administration
The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 88 villages (muban). Huai Khao Kam is a township (thesaban tambon) covering parts of tambon Huai Khao Kam. There are a further six tambon administrative organization (TAO).
References
Chun District Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA