Saphan Sung district
Saphan Sung (Thai: สะพานสูง, pronounced [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 
    สะพานสูง  | |
|---|---|
![]() Unknown location of Saphan Sung District  | |
![]() Khet location in Bangkok  | |
| Coordinates: 13°46′12″N 100°41′5″E | |
| Country | |
| Province | Bangkok | 
| Seat | Saphan Sung | 
| Khwaeng | 3 | 
| Established | November 21, 1997 | 
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.124 km2 (10.859 sq mi) | 
| Population  (2017)  | |
| • Total | 95,537[1] | 
| • Density | 3,396.99/km2 (8,798.2/sq mi) | 
| Time zone | UTC+7 (THA) | 
| Postal code | 10240 except Khwaeng Thap Chang: 10250  | 
| Geocode | 1044 | 
History
    
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.
Administration
    
The district has three sub-districts (khwaeng).
| No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2)  | Map | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
1.  | Saphan Sung | สะพานสูง | 8.147  | ![]()  | 
2.  | Rat Phatthana | ราษฎร์พัฒนา | 9.009  | |
3.  | Thap Chang | ทับช้าง | 10.968  | |
| Total | 28.124  | |||
Places
    
- Wat Lat Bua Khao (วัดลาดบัวขาว)
 - Triam Udom Suksa Nomklao School
 - Saphan Sung Discovery Learning Library
 - Saphan Sung Youth Centre
 - Pra-Ajahn Mitsuo Gavesako Foundation
 
District Council
    
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:
- Democrat Party - 7 seats
 
References
    
- "Population and House Report for Year 2017 (see page 2 for data of this district)". Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)
 - ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง เปลี่ยนแปลงพื้นที่เขตบางเขน เขตลาดพร้าว เขตบึงกุ่ม เขตประเวศ และตั้งเขตสายไหม เขตคันนายาว เขตสะพานสูง (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 114 (พิเศษ 108 ง): 6. 1997-11-18. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 7, 2011.
 



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