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Wang Chan
วังจันทร์
District location in Rayong province
District location in Rayong province
Coordinates: 12°56′5″N 101°31′13″E / 12.93472°N 101.52028°E / 12.93472; 101.52028
CountryThailand
ProvinceRayong
SeatChum Saeng
Area
 • Total395.245 km2 (152.605 sq mi)
Population
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 • Total24,481
 • Density61.9/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code21210
Geocode2104

Wang Chan (Thai: วังจันทร์, pronounced [wāŋ t͡ɕān]) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Rayong province, eastern Thailand.

History

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The minor district (king amphoe) Wang Chan was created on 16 November 1977 by splitting off the two tambons Chum Saeng and Wang Chan from Klaeng district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 19 July 1991.[2]

Geography

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Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Khao Chamao, Klaeng, Mueang Rayong, Ban Khai and Pluak Daeng of Rayong Province, and Nong Yai and Bo Thong of Chonburi province.

Administration

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The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 30 villages (mubans). Chum Saeng is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Chum Saeng and Phlong Ta Iam. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Wang Chan วังจันทร์ 6 3,959
2. Chum Saeng ชุมแสง 8 8,463
3. Pa Yup Nai ป่ายุบใน 8 6,855
4. Phlong Ta Iam พลงตาเอี่ยม 8 5,204
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