Waeng
แว้ง

Statistics
Province:	Narathiwat
Area:	347.3 km²
Inhabitants:	47,314 (2005)
Pop. density:	136.2 inh./km²
Geocode:	9608
Postal code:	96160
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Waeng (Thai: แว้ง) is the southernmost district (Amphoe) of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. Narathiwat (Thai นราธิวาส) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A geocode is a geographical code to identify a point or area at the surface of the earth. ... A postal code (known in various countries as a post code, postcode, or ZIP code) is a series of letters and/or digits appended to a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail. ... A amphoe (sometimes also amphur, Thai: อำเภอ) is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. ... Narathiwat (Thai นราธิวาส) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ...

History

The Tomo (โต๊ะโมะ) village was established in 1902. The village grew bigger and bigger because of the gold mining there. The government established Tomo minor district (king amphoe) later. The minor district was upgraded to a full district and renamed to Waeng in 1938. A amphoe (sometimes also amphur, Thai: อำเภอ) is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. ...

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise) Sukhirin, Su-ngai Padi and Su-ngai Kolok. To the south is the Kelantan state of Malaysia. Sukhirin (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the southern part of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. ... Su-ngai Padi (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in Narathiwat Province, Thailand. ... Su-ngai Kolok (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. ... State motto: Berserah kepada Tuhan Kerajaan Kelantan State anthem: Selamat Sultan Capital (and royal capital) Kota Bharu Ruling party PAS  - Sultan Tuanku Ismail Petra  - Menteri Besar Nik Aziz Nik Mat History    - Siamese control 1603   - British control 1909   - Japanese occupation 1942-1946   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 14...

A part of Hala-Bala wildlife sanctuary is located in the district.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 6 communes (tambon), which are further subdivided into 45 villages (muban). There are two townships (thesaban tambon) within the district - Waeng covers parts of the tambon Waeng, and Buketa covers parts of tambon Lo Chut. Tambon (Thai: ตำบล) is a local government unit in Thailand. ... Muban (Tha หมู่บ้าน) is the lowest administrative subdivision of Thailand. ... Thesaban (Thai: ) are the municipalities in Thailand. ...

Map of populations by country Taiwanese people waiting for the Taipei Rapid Transit System in Taipei, Republic of China(Taiwan). ...

Amphoe of Narathiwat
Amphoe:	Mueang Narathiwat - Tak Bai - Bacho - Yi-ngo - Ra-ngae - Rueso - Si Sakhon - Waeng - Sukhirin - Su-ngai Kolok - Su-ngai Padi - Chanae - Cho-airong A amphoe (sometimes also amphur, Thai: อำเภอ) is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. ... Narathiwat (Thai นราธิวาส) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... Mueang Narathiwat (Thai: ) is the capital district (Amphoe Mueang) of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. ... Tak Bai (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the southeastern part of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. ... Bacho (Thai: ) is the northernmost district (Amphoe) of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. ... Ra-ngae (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the center of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. ... Rueso (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. ... Si Sakhon (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. ... Sukhirin (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the southern part of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. ... Su-ngai Kolok (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. ... Su-ngai Padi (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in Narathiwat Province, Thailand. ... Chanae (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) in the southern part of Narathiwat province, southern Thailand. ... Cho-airong (Thai: ) is a district (Amphoe) of Narathiwat Province, souther Thailand. ...