Mae Wang District
| Mae Wang แม่วาง |
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|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
| Amphoe location in Chiang Mai Province Amphoe location in Chiang Mai Province |
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| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Chiang Mai |
| Seat | Ban Kat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 601.680 km2 (232.310 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 30,871 |
| • Density | 51.3/km2 (133/sq mi) |
| Time zone | ICT (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 57110 |
| Geocode | 5022 |
Mae Wang (Thai: แม่วาง) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Doi Lo, Chom Thong, Mae Chaem, Samoeng, Hang Dong and San Pa Tong of Chiang Mai Province.
History
The minor district (king amphoe) was established on April 1, 1990, when the four tambon Ban Kat, Thung Pi, Thung Ruang Thong and Mae Win were split off from San Pa Tong district.[1] On September 7, 1995 it was upgraded to a full district.[2]
Administration
The district is subdivided into five subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 62 villages (muban). Ban Kat is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of the tambon Ban Kat and Don Pao. There are further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ban Kat | บ้านกาด | 13 | 5,544 | |
| 2. | Thung Pi | ทุ่งปี้ | 12 | 4,602 | |
| 3. | Thung Ruang Thong | ทุ่งรวงทอง | 8 | 2,650 | |
| 4. | Mae Win | แม่วิน | 19 | 10,879 | |
| 5. | Don Pao | ดอนเปา | 10 | 7,196 |
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