Bang Yai District

Bang Yai บางใหญ่
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Nonthaburi Province Amphoe location in Nonthaburi Province
Coordinates:
Country	Thailand
Province	Nonthaburi
Seat	Sao Thong Hin
Tambon	6
Muban	69
Amphoe established	April 1, 1921
Area
• Total	96.4 km2 (37.2 sq mi)
Population (2000)
• Total	34,953
• Density	363/km2 (940/sq mi)
Time zone	THA (UTC+7)
Postal code	11140
Geocode	1203

Bang Yai (Thai: บางใหญ่; IPA: [bāːŋ jàj]) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Nonthaburi Province, central Thailand.

History

The district was created in 1917 as a minor district (King Amphoe) by splitting it from the district Bang Kruai and Bang Bua Thong. In 1921 it was elevated to full district status. Originally named Bang Mae Nang, on October 19, 1930 it was renamed to Bang Yai, the original name of the district Bang Kruai.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Sai Noi, Bang Bua Thong, Mueang Nonthaburi, Bang Kruai, and Phutthamonthon of Nakhon Pathom Province.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 66 villages (muban). There are 5 townships (thesaban tambon) – Bang Muang covers parts of tambon Bang Muang, Bang Len and Sao Thong Hin; Bang Yai covers parts of tambon Bang Mae Nang, Bang Yai and Ban Mai; Sao Thong Hin covers most parts of tambon Sao Thong Hin; Bang Len covers most parts of tambon Bang Len; and Ban Bang Muang covers most parts of tambon Bang Muang. There are further 3 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO) responsible for the non-municipal areas of tambon Bang Mae Nang, Bang Yai and Ban Mai.

No.	Name	Thai name	Villages
1.	Bang Muang	บางม่วง	15
2.	Bang Mae Nang	บางแม่นาง	15
3.	Bang Len	บางเลน	11
4.	Sao Thong Hin	เสาธงหิน	8
5.	Bang Yai	บางใหญ่	6
6.	Ban Mai	บ้านใหม่	11

External links

• amphoe.com