Country Thailand Time zone THA (UTC+7) Postal code 10310 Khwaeng 4 Province Bangkok | Seat Khlong Chaokhun Sing Area 18.9 km² Khet established November 21, 1997 Population 112,849 (2016) Geocode 1045 | |
Wang Thonglang (Thai: วังทองหลาง; [wāŋ tʰɔ̄ːŋlǎːŋ]) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Lat Phrao, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, and Chatuchak.
Contents
- Map of Wang Thonglang Bangkok Thailand
- History
- Places
- Administration
- Education
- District Council
- References
Map of Wang Thonglang, Bangkok, Thailand
History
The district was established on 21 November 1997 (announced 14 October 1997) occupying Wang Thonglang and part of Khlong Chan sub-district of Bang Kapi and part of Lat Phrao sub-district of Lat Phrao district. The total area was 19.205 km². In 2002 (announced 24 January, effective 11 March) the district boundary between Wang Thonglang and Lat Phrao districts was adjusted. Now Wang Thonglang has 18.905 km² of area.
Places
Administration
The district is sub-divided into 4 sub-districts (Khwaeng).
Education
International schools:
District Council
The District Council for Wang Thonglang has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on April 30, 2006. The results were as follows: