Ban Fang (Thai: บ้านฝาง, pronounced [bâːn fǎːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) Ban Fang was established on 1 May 1975 by splitting off four tambons: Nong Bua, Pa Wai Nang, Ban Lao, and Non Khong from Mueang Khon Kaen district.[1] On 25 March 1979 it was upgraded to a full district.[2][3]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Ubolratana, Mueang Khon Kaen, Phra Yuen, Mancha Khiri, and Nong Ruea.

Administration

The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 74 villages (mubans). The township (thesaban tambon) Ban Fang covers parts of tambon Ban Fang. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Nong Bua หนองบัว 11 6,962
2. Pa Wai Nang ป่าหวายนั่ง 9 7,856
3. Non Khong โนนฆ้อง 10 6,055
4. Ban Lao บ้านเหล่า 13 10,133
5. Pa Manao ป่ามะนาว 9 6,173
6. Ban Fang บ้านฝาง 12 10,296
7. Khok Ngam โคกงาม 10 5,524

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