Wang Nam Khu ( th, วังน้ำคู้) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 4,052 and 1,679 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture.

Geography

The topography of Wang Nam Khu

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is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by

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subdistrict, to the east by Bang Krathum district, to the south by Bang Krathum district and to the west by Ngio Ngam subdistrict. Wang Nam Khu subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows on the boundary of Wang Nam Khu and Ngio Ngam subdistricts.

Administration

Central government

The administration of ฺWang Nam Khu subdistrict (''tambon'') is responsible for an area that covers 15,002 rai ~ and consists of eight administrative villages (''

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''). As of 2022: 4,052 people and 1,679 households.

Local government

Wang Nam Khu Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Wang Nam Khu SAO ( th, องค์การบริหารตำบลวังน้ำคู, translit=ongkan borihan suan tambon Wang Nam Khu) covers the whole Wang Nam Khu subdistrict.

Temples

Wang Nam Khu subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents: WAT BANG SAI

Economy

Most of the people are engaged in agriculture of which rice is the main crop.

Education

The following schools are located in Wang Nam Khu subdistrict. * Ban Wang Yang school - Moo1 * Wang Nam Khu Sueksa school - Moo4 * Ban Nong Ya school - Moo8

Healthcare

* Wang Nam Khu health-promoting hospital in Moo3.

Transport

* National road 1063, Phitsanulok-Bang Krathum

Electricity

All households in Wang Nam Khu subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).

Waterworks

All households in Wang Nam Ku subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).

References

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