Country Thailand Postal code 18150 Population 33,883 (2000) Geocode 1904 | Time zone THA (UTC+7) Area 204.5 km² Province Saraburi Province | |
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Wihan Daeng (Thai: วิหารแดง) is a district (Amphoe) in southern part of Saraburi Province, central Thailand.
Contents
- Map of Wihan Daeng District Saraburi Province Thailand
- History
- Etymology
- Geography
- Administration
- References
Map of Wihan Daeng District, Saraburi Province, Thailand
History
Tambon Nong Moo of Nong Khae district was separated to create the minor district (King Amphoe) Nong Moo in 1937. The district office was moved to Ban Lam on Suwannason road in 1957. The minor district was upgraded tom a full district and renamed to Wihan Daeng on April 12, 1961.
Etymology
The word Wihan Daeng comes from the Buddhism Red Wihara of Lawa people in Ban Lam area, which was built by red bricks. However, nowadays no Red Wihara exists anymore.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise) Nong Khae, Mueang Saraburi, Kaeng Khoi of Saraburi Province, Ban Na of Nakhon Nayok Province, and Nong Suea of Pathum Thani Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon).