Wang Thong subdistrict

Originally named Talat Chum, on 17 April 1939 it was renamed Wang Thong.{{cite journal|journal=Royal Gazette|volume=56|issue=ก|pages=354–364|script-title=th:พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒|url=http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2482/A/354.PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090219071714/http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2482/A/354.PDF|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 19, 2009|date=April 17, 1939|language=Thai}} On 30 March 1996 Wang Thong subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) was established.{{cite web |url=https://www.wangthonglocal.go.th/condition.php |title=about the subdistrict |access-date=20 October 2023}}

The topography of Wang Thong subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. There are mountains in the northern part of the subdistrict, such as Khao Samo Khlaeng and Khao Fa.{{cite web |url=https://www.wangthonglocal.go.th/condition.php |title=general condition |access-date=20 October 2023}} The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Samo Khae and Don Thong subdistricts, Mueang Phitsanulok district, to the east by Chaiyanam and Din Thong subdistricts, Wang Thong district, to the south by Wang Phikun subdistrict, Wang Thong district and to the west by Samo Khae subdistrict.{{cite web|url=https://www.wangthonglocal.go.th/condition.php |title=contact territory |access-date=20 October 2023}} The Wang Thong River (Khek River) is the main river flowing through the subdistrict. Bueng Rachanok is a popular tourist destination. The subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.

The administration of Wang Thong subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers {{convert|58|sqkm}} and consists of fifteen administrative villages, as of 2022: 17,952 people.{{cite web |url=https://stat.bora.dopa.go.th/new_stat/ |title=official statistics registration system |access-date=20 October 2023 |publisher=Department of Provincial Administration |postscript= , >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080100-65080115 >Excel line 71094-71107}}{{cite web |url=https://stat.bora.dopa.go.th/new_stat/ |title=official statistics registration system |access-date=20 October 2023 |publisher=Department of Provincial Administration |postscript= , >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080101-65080103 >Excel line 71434-71436}}

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Wang Thong municipality is a subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon), which covers tambon Moo1 (part east), Moo2 (Than Prong) and Moo3 (Nam Duan), with an area of {{convert|1.8|sqkm}} with a population of 4,119.

Wang Thong administrative organization ({{langx|th|องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลวังทอง|translit=ongkan borihan suan tambon wangthong}} - abbreviated {{Langx|th|อบต.วังทอง|o bo to wangthong}}) is responsible for the remaining area, tambon Moo1 (part west) and Moo4 - M0015, of {{convert|56.2|sqkm}} with a population of 13,833.

Wang Thong subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.{{cite web |url=https://www.dhammastudy.org/temple/index?sort=-nikai_id&page=287 |title=list of temples |access-date=20 October 2023 |postscript= , > no.365080101 - 365080109}}

The subdistrict is the intersection of highway 11 southbound (Nakhon Sawan route), highway 12 westbound (Tak route), highway 12 eastbound (Khon Kaen route) and bypass road 126, northern ring road of Phitsanulok.

There is one radio station broadcast from Wang Thong, the Sathaanii Witthayu Ratthasaphaa (Parliament Radio Station). The frequency is 92.25 FM.[http://www.asiawaves.net/thailand/phitsanulok-radio.htm Radio Stations in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand]

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Category:Tambon of Phitsanulok province

Category:Populated places in Phitsanulok province