Country Thailand Time zone THA (UTC+7) Area 302.2 km² Postal code 34330 | Seat Tan Sum Geocode 3420 Population 31,164 (2005) Province Ubon Ratchathani Province | |
Tan Sum (Thai: ตาลสุม) is a district (Amphoe) in the central part of Ubon Ratchathani Province, northeastern Thailand.
Contents
- Map of Tan Sum District Ubon Ratchathani 34330 Thailand
- History
- Etymology
- Geography
- Administration
- References
Map of Tan Sum District, Ubon Ratchathani 34330, Thailand
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) Tan Sum was created on September 18, 1978, when the three tambon Tan Sum, Samrong and Chik Thoeng were split off from Phibun Mangsahan district. It was upgraded to a full district on January 1, 1988.
Etymology
The old name of the area was Tan Chum (ตาลชุม), which means fertile land with plenty by Toddy palm trees (Borassus flabellifer). Later the name was changed to Tan Sum.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Si Mueang Mai, Phibun Mangsahan, Sawang Wirawong, Don Mot Daeng and Trakan Phuet Phon of Ubon Ratchathani Province.
The important water resource are the Mun and Se Bok Rivers.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 59 villages (muban). Tan Sum is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Tan Sum. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).