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Ho Kham, Bueng Kan

Ho Kham, Bueng Kan

Subdistrict in Thailand


Ho Kham (Thai: หอคำ) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Bueng Kan district, in Bueng Kan province, Isan (northeastern Thailand). As of 2022, it had a population of 7,265 people and has jurisdiction over 14 villages.[1] It lies on Highway 212 and the Mekong River and border with Laos, west of Khai Si and Bueng Kan subdistricts.

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History

The subdistrict was created in 1975, when eight administrative villages were split from Non Sawang subdistrict (then still named Nong Kheng) to form the new subdistrict.[2]

Geography

The topography of Ho Kham subdistrict is a lowland area with important natural wetlands, suitable for agriculture.[3]

Administration

Central government

The administration of Ho Kham subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 25,033 rai ~ 40.05 square kilometres (15.46 sq mi) and consists of fourteen administrative villages (muban).[4]
As of 2022: 7,265 people.[1]

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Local government

Ho Kham subdistrict municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลหอคำ, romanized: thetsaban tambon Ho Kham) covers the whole Ho Kham subdistrict.

Temple

Ho Kham subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[5]

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References

  1. "Official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 7 August 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.38010400 >Excel line 35119-35134{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. "สภาพทั่วไป" [general condition] (in Thai). Retrieved 7 August 2023, >ภูมิประเทศ (terrain){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  3. "สภาพทั่วไป" [general condition] (in Thai). Retrieved 7 August 2023, >ที่ตั้ง (location){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  4. "list of temples". Retrieved 7 August 2023.

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