Amphoe Ban Bueng

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Ban Bueng
บ้านบึง
Statistics
Province: Chonburi
Area: 646.3 km²
Inhabitants: 93,401 (2005)
Pop. density: 144.5 inh./km²
Geocode: 2002
Postal code: 20170
Map
Map of Chonburi, Thailand highlighting Ban Bueng

Ban Bueng is a district (Amphoe) of Chonburi Province, Thailand.

[edit] Geography

The district is located in the center of Chonburi Province.

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phan Thong, Phanat Nikhom, Bo Thong, Nong Yai, Si Racha and Mueang Chonburi.

[edit] History

The district was created in 1921 as a minor district (king amphoe). 1938 it was elevated to full district status.

[edit] Administration

The district is subdivided into 8 communes (tambon), which are further subdivided into 52 villages (muban). Ban Bueng itself has town (thesaban mueang) status and covers parts of tambon Ban Bueang. Nong Phai Kaeo and Khlong Kio each have township (thesaban tambon) status, both townships covering parts of the same-named tambon.

Nr. Name Thai name Villages Inh.     
1. Ban Bueng บ้านบึง 5 23,509
2. Khlong Kio คลองกิ่ว 9 18,955
3. Map Phai มาบไผ่ 6 4,914
4. Nong Samsak หนองซ้ำซาก 4 5,386
5. Nong Bon Daeng หนองบอนแดง 6 5,566
6. Nong Chak หนองชาก 5 9,408
7. Nong I Run หนองอิรุณ 12 16,217
8. Nong Phai Kaeo หนองไผ่แก้ว 5 9,446


Amphoe of Chon Buri Seal of Chonburi
Amphoe: Mueang Chon Buri - Ban Bueng - Nong Yai - Bang Lamung - Phan Thong - Phanat Nikhom - Si Racha - Ko Sichang - Sattahip - Bo Thong
King Amphoe: Ko Chan
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