Chon Daen District


Chon Daen is a district in the western part of Phetchabun Province, northern Thailand.

History

Chon Daen minor district was created in 1917. It was upgraded to a full district in 1956.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Wang Pong, Mueang Phetchabun, Nong Phai and Bueng Sam Phan of Phetchabun Province, Nong Bua of Nakhon Sawan Province, and Dong Charoen and Tap Khlo of Phichit Province.

Administration

The district is divided into nine sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 125 villages. There are three townships : Chon Daen covers parts of tambon Chon Daen, Dong Khui parts of tambons Dong Khui and Takut Rai, and Tha Kham covers parts of tambon Tha Kham. There are nine tambon administrative organizations.