Bang Ban is a district (amphoe) of Ayutthaya province, in central Thailand.

History

The district was originally created in 1894 as Sena Nai District, with its district office in Sai Noi Sub-district. Later Mr Khiao Bangban (นายเขียว บางบาล) donated a piece of land for the building of the new district office in Bang Ban Sub-district. So the government agreed to change the district name to the donor's family name, which became effective in 1917.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise) Pa Mok of Ang Thong province, Bang Pahan, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Bang Sai, Sena and Phak Hai of Ayutthaya Province.

Administration

Central administration

The district Bang Ban is divided into 16 sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 111 administrative villages (Muban).

Local administration

There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambon) in the district: There are four sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: