Amphoe Khun Tan
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Khun Tan is a district (amphoe
) of Chiang Rai Province
, northern Thailand
.
of Thoeng district
to create the minor district (King Amphoe) Khun Ta on April 1, 1992. It was upgraded to a full district on December 5, 1996.
Pa Tan, an important temple in the district.
Roughly translated, "Khun Tan" means "Mountain of Palm Trees", "Khun" referring to a mountain range, and "Tan" referring to several forms of palm trees. Likewise, the subdistrict (Tambon) Pa Tan translates to "Palm Tree Forest".
, Chiang Khong
, Wiang Kaen
and Thoeng
of Chiang Rai Province.
), which are further subdivided into 55 villages (muban
). Ban Ta is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Ta. There are further 3 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
Amphoe
An amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to a county seat...
) of Chiang Rai Province
Chiang Rai Province
Chiang Rai is the northernmost province of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are Phayao, Lampang and Chiang Mai. In the north it borders Shan State of Myanmar and Bokeo of Laos.-Geography:...
, northern Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
.
History
The government separated 3 tambonTambon
Tambon is a local government unit in Thailand. Below district and province , they form the third administrative subdivision level. As of the 2009 there are 7255 tambon, not including the 169 khwaeng of Bangkok, which are set at the same administrative level, thus every district contains 8-10 tambon...
of Thoeng district
Amphoe Thoeng
Thoeng is a district in the eastern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Pa Daet, Mueang Chiang Rai, Wiang Chai, Phaya Mengrai, Khun Tan, Wiang Kaen of Chiang Rai Province...
to create the minor district (King Amphoe) Khun Ta on April 1, 1992. It was upgraded to a full district on December 5, 1996.
Etymology
The name Khun Tan comes from Khun Tan River, which forms the backbone of in Tambon Pa Tan. It is also the name of ThatStupa
A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship....
Pa Tan, an important temple in the district.
Roughly translated, "Khun Tan" means "Mountain of Palm Trees", "Khun" referring to a mountain range, and "Tan" referring to several forms of palm trees. Likewise, the subdistrict (Tambon) Pa Tan translates to "Palm Tree Forest".
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise) Phaya MengraiAmphoe Phaya Mengrai
Phaya Mengrai is a district of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Wiang Chai, Wiang Chiang Rung, Chiang Khong, Khun Tan and Thoeng of Chiang Rai Province.-History:...
, Chiang Khong
Amphoe Chiang Khong
Chiang Khong is a district in the northeastern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Wiang Kaen, Khun Tan, Phaya Meng Rai, Wiang Chiang Rung, Doi Luang, Chiang Saen of Chiang Rai Province. To the east is Bokeo province of Laos...
, Wiang Kaen
Amphoe Wiang Kaen
Wiang Kaen is the easternmost district of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.-History:Historically, the area was Mueang Wiang Kaen, located on the Ngao river bank...
and Thoeng
Amphoe Thoeng
Thoeng is a district in the eastern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Pa Daet, Mueang Chiang Rai, Wiang Chai, Phaya Mengrai, Khun Tan, Wiang Kaen of Chiang Rai Province...
of Chiang Rai Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 3 subdistricts (tambonTambon
Tambon is a local government unit in Thailand. Below district and province , they form the third administrative subdivision level. As of the 2009 there are 7255 tambon, not including the 169 khwaeng of Bangkok, which are set at the same administrative level, thus every district contains 8-10 tambon...
), which are further subdivided into 55 villages (muban
Muban
Muban is the lowest administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as village, they are the subdivision of tambon. As of 2008, there are 74944 administrative villages in Thailand. As of the 1990 census, the average village consisted of 144 households or 746 persons.A muban does not...
). Ban Ta is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Ta. There are further 3 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. Population A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals... |
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| 1. | Ta Ta, Chiang Rai Ta is a village and tambon of Khun Tan District, in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 13,091 people. The tambon contains 20 villages.-References:... |
ต้า | 20 | 13,091 | |
| 2. | Pa Tan Pa Tan, Chiang Rai Pa Tan is a village and tambon of Khun Tan District, in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 8119 people. The tambon contains 14 villages.... |
ป่าตาล | 14 | 8,119 | |
| 3. | Yang Hom Yang Hom Yang Hom is a village and tambon of Khun Tan District, in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 12,284 people. The tambon contains 21 villages.... |
ยางฮอม | 21 | 12,284 |