Postal code 65000 Chief watercourse Nan River Local time Sunday 12:32 PM | Time zone Thailand (UTC+7) Geocode 650103 Website ThaiTambon.com Population 6,392 (2005) | |
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Wat Chan (Thai: วัดจันทร์) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.
Contents
- Map of Wat Chan Mueang Phitsanulok District Phitsanulok 65000 Thailand
- Geography
- History
- Administration
- Economy
- Temples
- References
Map of Wat Chan, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
Geography
The topography of Wan Chan is fertile flat lowlands. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Phlai Chumphon and Ban Khlong, to the east by the City of Phitsanulok, to the south by Bueng Phra, and to the south-west by Tha Thong. Wat Chan lies within the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.
History
Wat Chan was the site of three successive ancient temples, all called Wat Chan (or Moon Temple).
Administration
The following is a list of the subdistrict's muban, which roughly correspond to the villages:
(numbers intentionally admitted, missing muban no longer in this tambon)
Economy
The economy of Wat Chan is based primarily on rice farming, commerce and family-run businesses.
Temples
The following is the list of active temples within Wat Chan: