Nong Wua So District


Nong Wua So is a district in the western part of Udon Thani Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Kut Chap, Mueang Udon Thani, and Nong Saeng of Udon Thani Province, Khao Suan Kwang of Khon Kaen Province and Non Sang and Mueang Nongbua Lamphu of Nong Bua Lamphu Province.

History

The district was established as a minor district on 16 April 1971, when it was split off from Mueang Udon Thani District. It was upgraded to a full district on 1 April 1974.

Administration

The district is divided into eight sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 78 villages. There are two townships. Nong Wua So covers parts of tambons Nong Wua So and Mak Ya; and Nong O Non Wai covers parts of tambons Nong O and Non Wai. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations.