Country Thailand Postal code 55110 Population 70,895 (2015) Geocode 5507 | Time zone THA (UTC+7) Area 1,895 km² Province Nan Province | |
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Wiang Sa (Thai: เวียงสา, [wīa̯ŋ sǎː]) is a district (Amphoe) in the central part of Nan Province, northern Thailand.
Contents
- Map of Wiang Sa District Nan 55110 Thailand
- Geography
- History
- Central administration
- Local administration
- References
Map of Wiang Sa District, Nan 55110, Thailand
Geography
Neighboring are from the south clockwise Na Noi of Nan Province, Rong Kwang, Song of Phrae Province, Ban Luang, Mueang Nan, Phu Phiang and Mae Charim of Nan Province again. To the east it borders Xaignabouli Province of Laos.
The eastern part of the district is located in the Luang Prabang Range mountain area of the Thai highlands.
History
The minor district Mueang Sa was created in 1908, consisting of the seven tambon (subdistricts), Mueang Sa, Ai Na Lai, Ban San, Ban Khueng, Pong Sanuk, Nam Khao and Lai Na split off from Mueang Nan district. In 1909 it was upgraded to a full district. In 1917 it was renamed to Phun Yuen (บุญยืน), as the district office was located in that tambon. In 1939 it was again renamed with its historical name, only leaving out the word Mueang which was reserved for the capital districts of provinces. The district was renamed to Wiang Sa on January 23, 1986.
Central administration
The district Wiang Sa is subdivided into 17 subdistricts (Tambon), which are further subdivided into 128 administrative villages (Muban).
Local administration
There are 3 subdistrict municipalities (Thesaban Tambon) in the district:
There are 13 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: