Ban Muang district

Ban Muang is a district of Sakon Nakhon province, northeast Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Ban Dung of Udon Thani province, Fao Rai of Nong [Khai province], So Phisai and Phon [Charoen district|Phon Charoen] of Bueng [Kan province], Kham Ta [Kla district|Kham Ta Kla], Wanon Niwat and Charoen Sin of Sakon Nakhon Province.
The Songkhram River marks the boundary of the district to the west.

History

The minor district was created on 20 March 1968, when the three tambons Mai, Muang, and Dong Mo Thong were split off from Wanon Niwat district. It was upgraded to a full district on 16 November 1971.

Administration

The district is divided into nine sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 92 villages. The sub-district municipality Ban Muang covers parts of tambon Muang. There are a further nine tambon administrative organizations.