Saphan Sung

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Saphan Sung
สะพานสูง
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Province: Bangkok
District office: Saphan Sung
13°46′12″N, 100°41′5″E
Area: 28.124 km²
Inhabitants: 81,784 (2004)
Pop. density: 2,908 inh./km²
Geocode: 1044
Postal code: 10240
except Mu 12-17 Khwaeng Saphan Sung: 10250
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Map of Bangkok, Thailand highlighting Saphan Sung

Saphan Sung (Thai: สะพานสูง) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. 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.

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[edit] History

Saphan Sung was separated from Bueng Kum on 14 October 1997 announcement, effective 21 November 1998, together with Khan Na Yao. 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.

[edit] Places

  • Wat Latbuakhao

[edit] Administration

The district is has only one sub-districts (Khwaeng).

1. Saphan Sung  สะพานสูง

[edit] 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:

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