Non Sawang, Mueang Bueng Kan
Subdistrict in Thailand
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Non Sawang (Thai: โนนสว่าง) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Bueng Kan district, in Bueng Kan province, Isan (northeastern Thailand). As of 2022, it had a population of 6,896 people and has jurisdiction over eleven villages.[1]
Non Sawang
โนนสว่ง | |
|---|---|
 Seal | |
  Non Sawang Location within Thailand | |
| Coordinates: 18.3641°N 103.4813°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Bueng Kan |
| District | Mueang Bueng Kan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 66.8 km2 (25.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 6,896 |
| • Density | 103/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 38000 |
| Calling code | 042 |
| Geocode | 38010300 |
| Website | www |
History
The subdistrict formerly known as Nong Keng subdistrict, changed its name into Non Sawang subdistrict in 2011.[2]
Geography
In general, the upland is interspersed with plains, which are characterized by hilly ridges.[3]
Administration
Central government
The administration of Non Sawang subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 41,750 rai ~ 66.8 square kilometres (25.8 sq mi) and consists of eleven administrative villages (muban).[4]
As of 2022: 6,896 people.[1]
| Village | English | Thai | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo 1 | Ban Non Sawang | บ้านสว่าง | 1,077 |
| Moo 2 | Ban Chai Badan | บ้านชัยบาดาล | 564 |
| Moo 3 | Ban Santhawee | บ้านสรรทวี | 584 |
| Moo 4 | Ban Na Dee | บ้านนาดี | 716 |
| Moo 5 | Ban Don Por | บ้านดอนปอ | 725 |
| Moo 6 | Ban Nong Din Dam | บ้านหนองดินดำ | 460 |
| Moo 7 | Ban Burapha | บ้านบูรพา | 782 |
| Moo 8 | Ban Nong Hai | บ้านหนองไฮ | 256 |
| Moo 9 | Ban Phon Niyom | บ้านพรนิยม | 755 |
| Moo 10 | Ban Non Ngam | บ้านโนนงาม | 456 |
| Moo 11 | Ban Non Doo | บ้านโนนดู่ | 521 |
Local government
Non Sawang subdistrict municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลโนนสว่าง, romanized: thesaban tambon Non Sawang) covers the whole Non Sawang subdistrict.
Temple
Non Sawang subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[5]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Tham Si Wilai Wanaram | วัดถ้ำศรีวิไลย์วนาราม | Moo1 |
| Wat Sawang Samran Thammakhun | วัดสว่างสำราญธรรมคุณ | Moo7 |
| Wat Non Ngam Kham Wasi Phiratalai | วัดโนนงามคำวาสีภิรถาลัย | Moo10 |