Country Thailand Time zone THA (UTC+7) Geocode 4009 | Province Khon Kaen Postal code 40170 Area 322 km² | |
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Kranuan (Thai: กระนวน, [krā.nūa̯n]) is a district (Amphoe) of Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand.
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Map of Kranuan District, Khon Kaen, Thailand
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) Kranuan was established on January 1 1948 by splitting it from Nam Phong district. It was upgraded to a full district on July 22 1958.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Sam Sung and Nam Phong of Khon Kaen Province, Non Sa-at and Kumphawapi of Udon Thani Province, Tha Khantho, Nong Kung Si and Huai Mek of Kalasin Province, and Chuen Chom of Maha Sarakham Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 9 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 81 villages (muban). Nong Ko is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Nong Ko. There are further 9 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).