Wang Chan District
| Wang Chan วังจันทร์ |
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|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
| Amphoe location in Rayong Province Amphoe location in Rayong Province |
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| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Rayong |
| Seat | Chum Saeng |
| Area | |
| • Total | 395.245 km2 (152.605 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 24,481 |
| • Density | 61.9/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 21210 |
| Geocode | 2104 |
Wang Chan (Thai: วังจันทร์) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Rayong Province, eastern Thailand.
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) Wang Chan was created on 16 November 1977 by splitting off the two tambon Chum Saeng and Wang Chan from Klaeng district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on July 19, 1991.[2]
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Khao Chamao, Klaeng, Mueang Rayong, Ban Khai and Pluak Daeng of Rayong Province, and Nong Yai and Bo Thong of Chonburi Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 4 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 30 villages (muban). Chum Saeng is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Chum Saeng and Phlong Ta Iam. There are further 4 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wang Chan | วังจันทร์ | 6 | 3,959 | |
| 2. | Chum Saeng | ชุมแสง | 8 | 8,463 | |
| 3. | Pa Yup Nai | ป่ายุบใน | 8 | 6,855 | |
| 4. | Phlong Ta Iam | พลงตาเอี่ยม | 8 | 5,204 |
References
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