Khan Na Yao (Thai: คันนายาว, pronounced [kʰān nāː jāːw]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Bang Khen, Khlong Sam Wa, Min Buri, Saphan Sung, and Bueng Kum.
Khan Na Yao
คันนายาว | |
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Country | Thailand |
Province | Bangkok |
Seat | Khan Na Yao |
Khwaeng | 2 |
Khet established | 21 November 1997 |
Area | |
• Total | 25.980 km2 (10.031 sq mi) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 96,751[2] |
• Density | 3,724.05/km2 (9,645.2/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 10230 |
Geocode | 1043 |
Khan Na Yao was separated from Bueng Kum on 14 October 1997 announcement, effective 21 November 1997, together with Saphan Sung.[3]
Its name means "long paddy-field ridge", describing the geography of the district in the past; Khan Na Yao was an agricultural district. Until now, the rice fields and its ridges are long gone; they are part of the present-day Seri Thai road.
The district is divided into two sub-districts (khwaeng).
No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2) |
Map |
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1. |
Khan Na Yao | คันนายาว | 12.917 |
|
2. |
Ram Inthra | รามอินทรา | 13.063
| |
Total | 25.980
|
The District Council for Khan Na Yao has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on 30 April 2006. The Thai Rak Thai Party won seven seats.
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