Amphoe Ban Sang

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Ban Sang บ้านสร้าง
—  Amphoe  —
Amphoe location in Prachinburi Province
Coordinates: 13°59′42″N 101°13′17″E / 13.995°N 101.22139°E / 13.995; 101.22139Coordinates: 13°59′42″N 101°13′17″E / 13.995°N 101.22139°E / 13.995; 101.22139
Country	Thailand
Province	Prachinburi
Seat
Tambon
Muban
Amphoe established
Area
- Total	361.2 km2 (139.5 sq mi)
Population (2005)
- Total	30,807
- Density	85.3/km2 (220.9/sq mi)
Time zone	THA (UTC+7)
Postal code	25150
Geocode	2506

Ban Sang (Thai: บ้านสร้าง) is the westernmost district (Amphoe) of Prachinburi Province, central Thailand.

History

In the past the area of he district was dense forest with many wild elephants. Laotians from Vientiane moved to settle their village in the area, which they named Ban Chang (lit. Elephant village). Later the name changed to Ban Sang.

Ban Sang district was established in 1905.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise) Ongkharak, Mueang Nakhon Nayok, Pak Phli of Nakhon Nayok Province, Mueang Prachinburi, Si Mahosot of Prachinburi Province, Ratchasan, Bang Khla, Khlong Khuean and Bang Nam Priao of Chachoengsao Province.

The important water resource is the Prachinburi River.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 9 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 93 villages (muban). Ban Sang itself is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Ban Sang and Bang Krabao. There are further 7 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

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