King Amphoe Nong Hin

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Nong Hin
หนองหิน
Statistics
Province: Loei
District office: Nong Hin
17°7′24″N, 101°51′30″E
Area: 435.0 km²
Inhabitants: 23,255 (2005)
Pop. density: 53.5 inh./km²
Geocode: 4214
Postal code: 42190
Map
Map of Loei, Thailand highlighting Nong Hin

Nong Hin (Thai: หนองหิน) is a minor district (King Amphoe) of Loei Province, northeastern Thailand.

[edit] Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Wang Saphung, Pha Khao, Phu Kradueng and Phu Luang.

[edit] History

The minor district was established on July 1 1997 with territory split off from Phu Kradueng.

[edit] Administration

The district is subdivided into 3 communes (tambon), which are further subdivided into 34 villages (muban). Nong Hin is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Nong Hin. There are further 3 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh.
1. Nong Hin หนองหิน 14 9,711
2. Tat Kha ตาดข่า 5 4,060
3. Puan Phu ปวนพุ 15 9,484


Amphoe of Loei Seal of Loei
Amphoe:

Mueang Loei - Na Duang - Chiang Khan - Pak Chom - Dan Sai - Na Haeo - Phu Ruea - Tha Li - Wang Saphung - Phu Kradueng - Phu Luang - Pha Khao

King Amphoe: Erawan - Nong Hin