Nong Hin District

Nong Hin
หนองหิน
Amphoe

Amphoe location in Loei Province
Coordinates: 17°7′24″N 101°51′30″E / 17.12333°N 101.85833°E / 17.12333; 101.85833Coordinates: 17°7′24″N 101°51′30″E / 17.12333°N 101.85833°E / 17.12333; 101.85833
Country Thailand
Province Loei
Seat Nong Hin
Area
  Total 435.0 km2 (168.0 sq mi)
Population (2005)
  Total 23,255
  Density 53.5/km2 (139/sq mi)
Time zone ICT (UTC+7)
Postal code 42190
Geocode 4214

Nong Hin (Thai: หนองหิน; IPA: [nɔ̌ːŋ hǐn]) is a district (amphoe) of Loei Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

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

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was established on 1 July 1997 with territory split off from Phu Kradueng.[1]

Following a decision of the Thai government on 15 May 2007, all of the 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August, the upgrade became official .[3]

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts (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 a further three tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Nong Hinหนองหิน149,711
2.Tat Khaตาดข่า54,060
3.Puan Phuปวนพุ159,484

References

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