Nong Chok Destrict
Nong Chok หนองจอก | |
|---|---|
 Khet location in Bangkok | |
| Coordinates: 13°51′20″N 100°51′45″E / 13.85556°N 100.86250°ECoordinates: 13°51′20″N 100°51′45″E / 13.85556°N 100.86250°E | |
| Kintra |  Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Krathum Rai |
| Khwaeng | 8 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 236.261 km2 (91.221 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 117,385 |
| • Density | 497/km2 (1,290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (THA) |
| Postal code | 10530 |
| Geocode | 1003 |
Nong Chok (Thai: หนองจอก; IPA: [nɔ̌ːŋ tɕɔ̀ːk]) is ane o the 50 destricts (Khet) o Bangkok, Thailand. It is boondit bi ither destricts (frae north clockwise): Lam Luk Ka Destrict o Pathum Thani Province, Bang Nam Priao an Mueang Chachoengsao Destrict o Chachoengsao Province, Lat Krabang, Min Buri an Khlong Sam Wa o Bangkok. It is the biggest an the least populatit destrict o Bangkok.
History[eedit | eedit soorce]
The destrict wis established as an amphoe in 1897 durin King Chulalongkorn period. The oreeginal settlers wur muslims relocatit frae ceeties in soothren Thailand. In 1902, it became an amphoe o the newly setup Min Buri Province. Due tae economic haurdship durin 1930-31, Min Buri Province wus disbandit in 1931 an Nong Chok wis transferred tae Chachoengsao Province. Housomeivver the admeenistration wis muivit unner Bangkok the next year due tae inconveniece o travel atween Nong Chok an Chachoengsao. The day aboot 75 percent o the population remains Muslims while 22 percent are Buddhists. The name Nong Chok means watter lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) swamp.
Economy[eedit | eedit soorce]
Agricultur wis an remains the maist important pairt o Nong Chok economy. Rice, vegetables, fruits, an livestocks are main products. It is famous for its gemmecocks an birdcages. Lots o canals wur dug for irrigation an transportation.
Places[eedit | eedit soorce]
Admeenistration[eedit | eedit soorce]
The destrict is sub-dividit intae aicht sub-destricts (Khwaeng).
- Krathum Rai (กระทุ่มราย)
- Nong Chok (หนองจอก)
- Khlong Sip (คลองสิบ)
- Khlong Sip Song (คลองสิบสอง)
- Khok Faet (โคกแฝด)
- Khu Fang Nuea (คู้ฝั่งเหนือ)
- Lam Phak Chi (ลำผักชี)
- Lam Toiting (ลำต้อยติ่ง)
Freemit airtins[eedit | eedit soorce]
- BMA wabsteid wi the touristical landmarks o Nong Chok Archived 2006-07-19 at the Wayback Machine
- Nong Chok destrict office Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine (Thai anerly)
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