Yan Yao, Mueang Phichit
Yan Yao
Thai: ย่านยาว | |
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| Motto(s): เศรษฐกิจชุมชนอย่างยั่งยืน เมืองน่าอยู่ คู่คุณธรรม ("Sustainable community economy. Livable county with morality.") | |
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| Coordinates: 16°29′48.7″N 100°16′00.8″E / 16.496861°N 100.266889°E | |
| County | Thailand |
| Province | Phichit |
| District | Mueang Phichit |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) |
| • Mayor | Rucky Sukprasert |
| • Deputy Mayor | Winyu Kianyikiew |
| Area | |
• Total | 46.695 km2 (18.029 sq mi) |
| Population (November 2024) | 4,211 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postcode | 66000 |
| Area code | (+66) 02 |
| Chief watercourse | Nan River |
Yan Yao (Thai: ย่านยาว, pronounced [jâːn āːw]) is a tambon (subdistrct) of Mueang Phichit district, Phichit province, central Thailand.
Background
[edit]In the past, Yan Yao was believed to be the location of a crocodile attack that devoured people living along the Nan river, which is the origin of a well-known Phichit folklore, Krai Thong.[1]
Geography
[edit]Yan Yao is located in the north and covers an area of approximately 46.695 km2. Adjoining subdistricts, from north and moving clockwise, are Sanam Khli in Bang Krathum district of Phitsanulok province; Phai Khwang and Khlong Khachen in its district; and Sam Ngam in Sam Ngam district, respectively.[2]
Population
[edit]As of November 2024, it has a total population of 4,211 people.[3]
Administration
[edit]The subdistrict is under the administration of Yan Yao Subdistrict Administrative Organization.
It is also divided into 10 administrative mubans (villages) as follows:[2]
| No. | Name | Thai |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ban Hat Mun Krabue | บ้านหาดมูลกระบือ |
| 2. | Ban Yan Yao | บ้านย่านยาว |
| 3. | Ban Wat Hong | บ้านวัดหงษ์ |
| 4. | Ban Wat Wang Kradi Thong | บ้านวัดวังกระดี่ทอง |
| 5. | Ban Khlong Non | บ้านคลองโนน |
| 6. | Ban Yan Yao | บ้านย่านยาว |
| 7. | Ban Wat Hong | บ้านวัดหงษ์ |
| 8. | Ban Sanam Khli | บ้านสนามคลี |
| 9. | Ban Non Huai Pat | บ้านโนนห้วยปัด |
| 10. | Ban Wat Wang Kradi Thong Nuea | บ้านวัดวังกระดี่ทองเหนือ |
References
[edit]- ^ "ชาละวัน" [Chalawan]. Museum Thailand (in Thai).
- ^ a b "ข้อมูลพื้นฐาน อบต.ย่านยาว" [SAO Yan Yao database]. Yanyaws.go.th (in Thai).
- ^ "รายงานข้อมูลตำบลย่านยาว" [Yan Yao Subdistrict data report]. 3doctor.hss.moph.go.th (in Thai).
External links
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