Wang Nam Khu
Tambon in Thailand
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Wang Nam Khu (Thai: วังน้ำคู้) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2025 it had a population of 4,875 and 2,123 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture.
Wang Nam Khu
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| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.0 km2 (9.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 4,875 |
| • Density | 203/km2 (530/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-65010200 |
| LAO code | 06650119 |
| Website | www |
Geography
The topography of Wang Nam Khu subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand.[2] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Wat Phrik subdistrict, to the east by Bang Krathum district, to the south by Bang Krathum district and to the west by Ngio Ngam subdistrict.[3] Wang Nam Khu subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows on the boundary of Wang Nam Khu and Ngio Ngam subdistricts.
Administration
Provincial government
The administration of ฺWang Nam Khu subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 15,002 rai ~ 24.0 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi) and consists of eight administrative villages (muban). As of 2025: 4,875 people and 2,123 households.[1]
| Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Wang Yang | บ้านวังยาง | 609 | 224 |
| Moo2 | Ban Pak Phing Tawan Ork | บ้านปากพิงตะวันออก | 539 | 202 |
| Moo3 | Ban Pak Don | บ้านปากดอน | 494 | 214 |
| Moo4 | Ban Bang Kwan Ma | บ้านบางขวัญม้า | 477 | 214 |
| Moo5 | Ban Khung Wang | บ้านคุ้งวัง | 835 | 413 |
| Moo6 | Ban Bang Sai | บ้านบางทราย | 876 | 395 |
| Moo7 | Ban Phai Long Rat Charoen | บ้านไผ่หลงราษฎร์เจริญ | 633 | 290 |
| Moo8 | Ban Nong Ya | บ้านหนองหญ้า | 412 | 171 |
Local government
Wang Nam Khu Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Wang Nam Khu SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลวังน้ำคู, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Wang Nam Khu) covers the entire Wang Nam Khu subdistrict, with the exception of almost the whole village Moo6, Ban Bang Sai, which is governed by Ban Mai subdistrict municipality.[4]
Temples
Wang Nam Khu subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[5]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Pak Phing Tawan Ork | วัดปากพิงตะวันออก | Moo2 |
| Wat Pak Don | วัดปากดอน | Moo3 |
| Wat Bang Sai | วัดบางทราย | Moo6 |
| Wat Phai Long Rat Charoen | วัดไผ่หลงราษฎร์เจริญ | Moo7 |
Economy
Most of the people are engaged in agriculture of which rice is the main crop.[6]
Education
The following schools are located in Wang Nam Khu subdistrict.[7]
- Ban Wang Yang school - Moo1
- Wang Nam Khu Sueksa school - Moo4
- Ban Nong Ya school - Moo8
Healthcare
- Wang Nam Khu health-promoting hospital in Moo3.[8]
Transport
- National road 1063, Phitsanulok-Bang Krathum
Electricity
All households in Wang Nam Khu subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[9]
Waterworks
All households in Wang Nam Ku subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).[10]