Sawang Wirawong district

Sawang Wirawong (Thai: สว่างวีระวงศ์, pronounced [sā.wàːŋ wīː.rā.wōŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Ubon Ratchathani province, northeastern Thailand.

Sawang Wirawong
สว่างวีระวงศ์
District location in Ubon Ratchathani province
District location in Ubon Ratchathani province
Coordinates: 15°14′29″N 105°5′32″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceUbon Ratchathani
SeatSawang
Area
  Total163.0 km2 (62.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total30,170
  Density110.0/km2 (285/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code34190
Geocode3432

History

Sawang Wirawong was separated from Warin Chamrap district to create a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 April 1995.[1]

On 15 May 2007, all of the 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] On 24 August the upgrade became official.[3]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Don Mot Daeng, Tan Sum, Phibun Mangsahan, Na Yia, Warin Chamrap, and Mueang Ubon Ratchathani.

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 53 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Kaeng Domแก่งโดม115,300
2.Tha Changท่าช้าง1810,119
3.Bung Malaengบุ่งมะแลง126,978
4.Sawangสว่าง127,773

References

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