Country Thailand Khwaeng 5 Time zone THA (UTC+7) Area 110.7 km² Population 189,507 (2016) | Seat Bang Chan Khet established November 21, 1997 Postal code 10510 Province Bangkok | |
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Khlong Sam Wa (Thai: คลองสามวา; [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ.sǎːm.wāː]) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other districts (from north clockwise): Amphoe Lam Luk Ka of Pathum Thani Province, Nong Chok, Min Buri, Khan Na Yao, Bang Khen,and Sai Mai of Bangkok.
Contents
- Map of Khlong Sam Wa Bangkok 10510 Thailand
- History
- Administration
- District Council
- Places
- School
- References
Map of Khlong Sam Wa, Bangkok 10510, Thailand
History
Khlong Sam Wa was established as a district on 21 November 1997 by splitting out from Min Buri. Khlong Sam Wa was the name of an amphoe in Min Buri and hence the name is used as the district name. In 1947 when the area was still rural, the farming community of Bang Chan was chosen at the beginning of what was to become the academic disciple of Thai studies, as centre for a long-term study.
Administration
The district is divided into 5 sub-districts (Kwaeng).
District Council
The District Council for Khlong Sam Wa has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on April 30, 2006. The results were as follows: