Chon Daen District

Chon Daen
ชนแดน
—  Amphoe  —
Amphoe location in Phetchabun Province
Coordinates:
Country  Thailand
Province Phetchabun
Seat
Tambon
Muban
Amphoe established
Area
 • Total 1,137.0 km2 (439 sq mi)
Population (2000)
 • Total 86,086
 • Density 75.7/km2 (196.1/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 67150
Geocode 6702

Chon Daen (Thai: ชนแดน) is a district (Amphoe) in the western part of Phetchabun Province, northern Thailand.

History

Chon Daen minor district (King Amphoe) was created in 1917. It was officially upgraded to a full district in 1956.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Wang Pong, Mueang Phetchabun, Nong Phai and Bueng Sam Phan of Phetchabun Province, Nong Bua of Nakhon Sawan Province, and Dong Charoen and Tap Khlo of Phichit Province.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 9 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 125 villages (muban). There are three townships (thesaban tambon) - Chon Daen covers parts of tambon Chon Daen, Dong Khui parts of tambon Dong Khui and Takut Rai, and Tha Kham covers parts of tambon Tha Kham. There are further 9 Tambon administrative organizations.

1. Chon Daen ชนแดน
2. Dong Khui ดงขุย
3. Tha Kham ท่าข้าม
4. Phutthabat พุทธบาท
5. Lat Khae ลาดแค
6. Ban Kluai บ้านกล้วย
8. Sap Phutsa ซับพุทรา
9. Takut Rai ตะกุดไร
10. Sala Lai ศาลาลาย