Bang Nam Priao is the northwesternmost district (amphoe) of Chachoengsao province, central Thailand.

History

The old location of the district center of Bang Nam Priao was in Ban Ton Samrong, Bang Khanak Subdistrict. In 1905 the government built the first district office in Bang Nam Priao. In 1952 the government built a new office on the north bank of Khlong Bang Khanak (last phase of Khlong Saen Saeb). The present district office was built in 1997.

Etymology & population

Its name "Bang Nam Priao" literally translates as "a place where water has a sour taste". It is said that in the past the soil of this area was sour. Therefore, the water had a sour taste as well. The population of Bang Nam Priao is a mix of people of various races and religions, including Thai Buddhists, Thai Chinese, Muslims, Mons and Christians.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the southeast clockwise): Khlong Khuean, Mueang Chachoengsao of Chachoengsao Province; Nong Chok of Bangkok; Lam Luk Ka of Pathum Thani province; Ongkharak of Nakhon Nayok province; and Ban Sang of Prachinburi province. The important water resources are the Bang Pakong River and Khlong Saen Saeb.

Administration

Central administration

Bang Nam Priao is divided into 10 subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 148 administrative villages (mubans).

Local administration

There are six subdistrict municipalities (thesaban tambon) in the district: There are eight subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: