Official Name: | Saphan Sung |
Native Name: | สะพานสูง |
Native Name Lang: | th |
Settlement Type: | Khet |
Coordinates: | 13.77°N 100.6847°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Thailand |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Bangkok |
Subdivision Type2: | Seat |
Subdivision Name2: | Saphan Sung |
Subdivision Type3: | Khwaeng |
Subdivision Name3: | 3 |
Established Title: | Established |
Established Date: | November 21, 1997 |
Area Total Km2: | 28.124 |
Population Total: | 95,537[1] |
Population As Of: | 2017 |
Population Density Km2: | 3,396.99 |
Timezone: | THA |
Utc Offset: | +7 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 10240 |
Geocode: | 1044 |
Saphan Sung (Thai: สะพานสูง, in Thai pronounced as /sā.pʰāːn sǔːŋ/) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Located on the eastern part of the capital, it is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Khan Na Yao, Min Buri, Lat Krabang, Prawet, Suan Luang, Bang Kapi, and Bueng Kum. Most part of Saphan Sung district are low density residential area.
Saphan Sung was separated from Bueng Kum on 14 October 1997 announcement, effective 21 November 1997, together with Khan Na Yao.[2] Saphan Sung means tall bridge referring to the shape of bridge built over khlongs (Thai canals) back when boats were a main mode of transportation.
The district has three sub-districts (khwaeng).
No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2) | Map |
---|---|---|---|---|
Saphan Sung | Thai: สะพานสูง | 8.147 | ||
Rat Phatthana | Thai: ราษฎร์พัฒนา | 9.009 | ||
Thap Chang | Thai: ทับช้าง | 10.968 | ||
Total | 28.124 |
The District Council for Saphan Sung has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on April 30, 2006. The results were as follows: