Wat Ratchabophit subdistrict


Wat Ratchabophit is a khwaeng in Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.

Naming

The subdistrict is named after Wat Ratchabophit, a dominant Buddhist temple in the area. Built by King Chulalongkorn in 1869 and completed in 1870. This small, quiet but significant temple, its name means "The Temple Built by the King". It is another temple of the King Chulalongkorn besides Wat Benchamabophit, also it is the temple of the King Prajadhipok as well.

Geography

Wat Ratchabophit is considered to be the central part indented to the south of the district. Entire area is in the Rattanakosin Island.
Adjoining areas are : San Chaopho Suea, Sao Chingcha, Samran Rat, Wang Burapha Phirom, and Phra [Borom Maha Ratchawang subdistrict|Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang].

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