| Official Name: | Nong Phra |
| Native Name: | หนองพระ |
| Settlement Type: | Subdistrict |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Thailand |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Subdivision Name2: | Phitsanulok |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Wang Thong |
| Government Type: | Subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) |
| Area Total Km2: | 60.7 |
| Population As Of: | 2022 |
| Population Total: | 6,707 |
| Population Density Km2: | 110 |
| Timezone: | ICT |
| Utc Offset: | +7 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 65130 |
| Area Code Type: | Calling code |
| Area Code: | 055 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Geocode |
| Blank Info Sec1: | 650809 |
Nong Phra (Thai: หนองพระ) is a subdistrict in Wang Thong district, Phitsanulok province. The subdistrict is lowland. In 2022 it had a population of 6,707. The economy is mainly based on agriculture.
The topography of Nong Phra subdistrict is lowland, sloping from north to southwest.[1] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Din Thong subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the east by Tha Muen Ram subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the south by Phan Chali subdistrict, Wang Thong district and Wat Ta Yom substrict, Bang Krathum district, to the west by Nakhon Pa Mak subdistrict, Bang Krathum district and Mae Raka subdistrict, Wang Thong district.[2] Highway 11 southbound (Nakhon Sawan route) and northbound (Wang Thong route) runs through the subdistrict. Buildings are mainly found along this highway.[3]
On 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Nong Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon). On 30 January 1996 it was published in Government Gazette, volume 113, section 9 Ngor. This was effective from 30 March 1996.[4]
The economy of Nong Phra subdistrict depends on rice farming and field crops.[5]
The administration of Nong Phra subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 37,936 rai ~ and consists of twelve administrative villages, as of 2022: 6,707 people.[6] [7]
| Village | English | Thai | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Sadao | บ้านสะเดา | 1,072 | |
| Moo2 | Ban Khlong Rae | บ้านคลองแร่ | 246 | |
| Moo3 | Ban Nong Phra | บ้านหนองพระ | 808 | |
| Moo4 | Ban Dong Phluang | บ้านดงพลวง | 708 | |
| Moo5 | Ban Charoen Phon | บ้านเจริญผล | 564 | |
| Moo6 | Ban Nong Pho Thale | น้ำนหนองโพทะเล | 370 | |
| Moo7 | Ban Nong Bua | บ้านหนองบัว | 645 | |
| Moo8 | Ban Dong Taeng | บ้านดงแตง | 336 | |
| Moo9 | Ban Nong Faek | บ้านหนองแฝก | 388 | |
| Moo10 | Ban Sadao Noi | น้ำนสะเดาน้อย | 350 | |
| Moo11 | Ban Sadao Tai | บ้านสะเดาใต้ | 933 | |
| Moo12 | Ban Phathana | บ้านพัฒนาทร | 287 |
Nong Phra is a subdistrict administrative organization - SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลหนองพระ|translit=ongkan borihan suan tambon Nong Phra, abbreviated: อบต.หนองพระ, o bo toh Nong Phra), which covers the whole subdistrict Nong Phra.
Nong Phra subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.[8]
| Temple name | Thai | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wat Sadao | วัดสะเดา | Moo1 | |
| Wat Bua Thong | วัดบัวทอง | Moo3 | |
| Wat Charoen Phon | วัดเจริญผล | Moo4 | |
| Wat Nong Bua | วัดหนองบ้ว | Moo7 | |
| Wat Dong Taeng | วัดดงแตง | Moo8 | |
| Wat Nong Faek | วัดหนองแฝก | Moo9 |
The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Nong Phra subdistrict.[9]
There is Nong Phra health-promoting hospital in Moo3.[10]