Phang Khon District


Phang Khon District is a district of Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Wanon Niwat, Phanna Nikhom, Waritchaphum and Sawang Daen Din.
The Nam Un Dam is in the district.

History

The minor district was created on 20 March 1968, when the three tambons Muang Khai, Hai Yong, and Rae were split off from Phanna Nikhom District. It was upgraded to a full district on 16 November 1971.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 70 villages. Phang Khon is a township which covers parts of tambon Phang Khon. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.