Khlong Khwang subdistrict, Bangkok explained

Official Name:Khlong Khwang
Native Name:คลองขวาง
Settlement Type:Khwaeng
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Bangkok
Subdivision Type3:Khet
Subdivision Name3:Phasi Charoen
Area Total Km2:2.992
Area Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:10928
Timezone:ICT
Utc Offset:+7
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Blank Name:TIS 1099

Khlong Khwang (Thai: คลองขวาง, in Thai pronounced as /kʰlɔ̄ːŋ kʰwǎːŋ/) is a khwaeng (sub-district) of Phasi Charoen District, Thonburi side of Bangkok.

Geography

Khlong Khwang is a northernmost part of the district, with total area of 2.992 km2 (1.155 mi2), regarded as the third largest area of the district (after Bang Wa, Bang Waek).

Its name means "impeded canal", according to the nature of the area, there are many khlongs (canal) intersecting each other. The main watercourses are Khlong Bang Chueak Nang, Khlong Ratcha Montri, Khlong Bang Waek, etc. These canals are also the dividing line of the administrative area.

Most of the area is a waterfront plain. It is a fruit orchard and agricultural area.[2]

Adjoining sub-districts are (from north clockwise): Bang Chueak Nang in Taling Chan District, Bang Waek and Bang Duan in its district, Bang Khae Nuea and Bang Phai in Bang Khae District.[3]

Demography

In late 2020, it had a total population of 10,928 people.

The local way of life is still bonded with the canal. Some canals also have boat noodles sold in boat by sailing along the vicinity waterways, once in a blue moon in modern times.[2] [4]

Transportation

Places

Note: not to be confused with another Khlong Khwang in Bangkok, Soi Petchkasem 69 along Khlong Thawi Watthana, a canal that formed a boundary between Bang Khae and Nong Khaem Districts.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://webportal.bangkok.go.th/upload/user/00000130/BMA_STATISTICS%202563/ebook%2063.pdf. th:สถิติกรุงเทพมหานครประจำปี 2563. Bangkok Statistics 2020. Administrative Strategy Division, Strategy and Evaluation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration . 2021 . 27 November 2021. th.
  2. Web site: วิถีคลองในเมืองกรุง ชุมชนพูนบำเพ็ญ เขตภาษีเจริญ กรุงเทพมหานคร. TPBS. 2021-07-12. 2021-08-23. thai. Way of canals in the city Poon Bamphen Community, Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok.
  3. Web site: Khlong Khwang. Google Maps.
  4. Web site: ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือตาเขียง เป็นร้านที่ห้ามคุยกับพ่อค้า เดี๋ยวไม่ได้กินดี. Springnews. 2021-02-09. 2021-08-23. Thai. The Old Khiang Boat Noodles is a stall that prohibits talking to the trader, otherwise it won't eat.