Non Sawang, Mueang Bueng Kan Explained

Official Name:Non Sawang
Native Name:โนนสว่ง
Settlement Type:Subdistrict
Pushpin Map:Thailand
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Thailand
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Bueng Kan
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Mueang Bueng Kan
Government Type:Subdistrict municipality
Area Total Km2:66.8
Population As Of:2022
Population Total:6,896
Population Density Km2:103
Timezone:ICT
Utc Offset:+7
Coordinates:18.3641°N 103.4813°W
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:38000
Area Code Type:Calling code
Area Code:042
Blank Name Sec1:Geocode
Blank Info Sec1:38010300

Non Sawang (Thai: โนนสว่ง) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Bueng Kan district, in Bueng Kan province, Isan (northeastern Thailand). As of 2022, it had a population of 6,896 people and has jurisdiction over eleven villages.

History

The subdistrict formerly known as Nong Keng subdistrict, changed its name into Non Sawang subdistrict in 2011.[1]

Geography

In general, the upland is interspersed with plains, which are characterized by hilly ridges.[2]

Administration

Central government

The administration of Non Sawang subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 41,750 rai ~ and consists of eleven administrative villages (muban).[3]
As of 2022: 6,896 people.[4]

Village English Thai People
Moo1 Ban Non Sawang บ้านสว่าง 1,077
Moo2 Ban Chai Badan บ้านชัยบาดาล 564
Moo3 Ban Santhawee บ้านสรรทวี 584
Moo4 Ban Na Dee บ้านนาดี 716
Moo5 Ban Don Por บ้านดอนปอ 725
Moo6 Ban Nong Din Dam บ้านหนองดินดำ 460
Moo7 Ban Burapha บ้านบูรพา 782
Moo8 Ban Nong Hai บ้านหนองไฮ 256
Moo9 Ban Phon Niyom บ้านพรนิยม 755
Moo10 Ban Non Ngam บ้านโนนงาม 456
Moo11 Ban Non Doo บ้านโนนดู่ 521

Local government

Non Sawang subdistrict municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลโนนสว่าง|translit=thesaban tambon Non Sawang) covers the whole Non Sawang subdistrict.

Temple

Non Sawang subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[5]

Temple name Thai Location
Wat Tham Si Wilai Wanaram วัดถ้ำศรีวิไลย์วนาราม Moo1
Wat Sawang Samran Thammakhun วัดสว่างสำราญธรรมคุณ Moo7
Wat Non Ngam Kham Wasi Phiratalai วัดโนนงามคำวาสีภิรถาลัย Moo10

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ประวัติความเป็นมว . thai . history . 9 August 2023.
  2. Web site: general topography . 9 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Area . 9 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Official statistics registration system . Department of Provincial Administration . 9 August 2023 ., year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.38010300 >Excel line 35135-35147.
  5. Web site: list of temples . 9 August 2023.