Hua Mak


Hua Mak is a khwaeng of Bang Kapi District, in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2020, it had a total population of 67,798 people.

History

Hua Mak originally had a much wider territory than today. It extends to the present-day Suan Luang area. Khlong Saen Saep, the longest man-made khlong in the country, runs through this area. Hua Mak was the end of the first phase of Khlong Saen Saep, known as "Khlong Saen Saep Tai" with no evidence of when it was excavated. The second phase of Khlong Saen Saep, commonly known as Khlong Saen Saep Nuea is a continuous route up until it ends when it confluence the Bang Pakong River in Chachoengsao Province in the east region. Khlong Saen Saep was dug mostly by Muslim and Chinese labourers. When the canal was completed, Rama III allowed these Muslim workers to settle on either side of the canal along the way. Assumed that the name "Hua Mak" is related to Khlong Saen Saep as well as Khlong Tan.

Geography

Hua Mak is the southern part of Bang Kapi District. Adjacent subdistricts are : Phlapphla in Wang Thonglang District, Khlong Chan in its district, Khlong Kum in Bueng Kum District, Saphan Sung and Thap Chang in Saphan Sung District, Phatthanakan and Suan Luang in Suan Luang District, and Bang Kapi in Huai Khwang District.

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