Saphan Sung
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Province: | Bangkok |
| District office: | Saphan Sung |
| Area: | 28.124 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 81,784 (2004) |
| Pop. density: | 2,908 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 1044 |
| Postal code: | 10240 except Mu 12-17 Khwaeng Saphan Sung: 10250 |
| Map | |
 |
|
Saphan Sung (Thai: สะพานสูง) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Khan Na Yao, Min Buri, Lat Krabang, Prawet, Suan Luang, Bang Kapi, and Bueng Kum.
Contents |
[edit] History
Saphan Sung was separated from Bueng Kum on 14 October 1997 announcement, effective 21 November 1998, together with Khan Na Yao. Saphan Sung means tall bridge referring to the shape of bridge built over khlongs (Thai canals) back when boats were a main mode of transportation.
[edit] Places
- Wat Latbuakhao
[edit] Administration
The district is has only one sub-districts (Khwaeng).
| 1. | Saphan Sung | สะพานสูง |
[edit] District Council
The District Council for Saphan Sung has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on April 30, 2006. The results were as follows:
- Democrat Party - 7 seats
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- Saphan Sung district office (Thai only)
|
|||||
