Bueng Phra
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Bueng Phra
บึงพระ | |
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 Interactive map of Bueng Phra | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.2 km2 (13.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 19,010 |
| • Density | 555/km2 (1,440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-65011800 |
| LAO code | 06650116 |
| Website | www |
Bueng Phra (Thai: บึงพระ) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. The area is urban and lowland area. In 2025, it had a population of 19,010 and 9,587 households.[1]
The topography of Bueng Phra subdistrict is fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by the city of Phitsanulok and Aranyik subdistrict, to the east by Wang Thong district, to the south by Wat Phrik subdistrict and to the west by Wat Chan subdistrict. Bueng Phra subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows west of the subdistrict.[2]
History
Administration
Provincial government
The administration of Bueng Phra subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 21,362 rai ~ 34.2 square kilometres (13.2 sq mi) and consists of ten administrative villages (muban), as of 2025: 19,010 people and 9,587 households.[5][1]
| Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Na Pho Daeng | บ้านนาโพธิ์แดง | 2,111 | 1,379 |
| Moo2 | Ban Nong Tom Noi | บ้านหนองตมน้อย | 2,125 | 883 |
| Moo3 | Ban Bueng Phra | บ้านบึงพระ | 1,512 | 796 |
| Moo4 | Ban Pak Lat Mai | บ้านปากลาดใหม่ | 1,254 | 508 |
| Moo5 | Ban Khlong Chan | บ้านคลองจันทร์ | 677 | 309 |
| Moo6 | Ban Nong Phai Lom | บ้านหนองไผ่ล้อม | 1,075 | 720 |
| Moo7 | Ban Dong Phikun | บ้านดงพิกุล | 2,225 | 1,367 |
| Moo8 | Ban Saphan Sie | บ้านสะพานที่สิ่ | 2,244 | 1,122 |
| Moo9 | Ban Na Pho Daeng | บ้านนาโพธิ์แดง | 3,466 | 1,492 |
| Moo10 | Ban Na Thong Phatthana | บ้านนาทองพัฒนา | 1,808 | 1,010 |
Local government
Bueng Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Bueng Phra SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลบึงพระ, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Bueng Phra) covers the whole Bueng Phra subdistrict.[6]
Temples
Bueng Phra subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[7]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Bueng Phra | วัดบึงพระ | Moo2 |
| Wat Santiwan | วัดสันติวัน | Moo3 |
| Wat Sutha Wanaram | ลัดสุธาวนาราม | Moo4 |
| Wat Rat Sattharam | วัดราษฏร์ศรัทธาราม | Moo5 |
| Wat Nong Phai Lom | วัดหนองไผ่ว้อม | Moo6 |
| Wat Phikun Thong | ลัดพิกุลทอง | Moo7 |
| Wat Phikun Wararam | วัดพิกุลวราราม | Moo8 |
Economy
Because the area is plain lowland with sandy soil and sandy loamy soil, it is suitable for farming and horticulture (kale, bok choy, lettuce, etc.).[8]
Retail and trading are mainly located along Phitsanulok-Bueng Phra road (1064).
Education
- Bungphra Phitsanulok Commercial College - Moo1
- Wat Bueng Phra School - Moo2
- Wat Mai Rat Sattharam School - Moo5
Healthcare
There is Bueng Phra health-promoting hospital in Ban Bueng Phra - Moo3.[9]