Bueng Bun บึงบูรพ์ |
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Amphoe | |
Amphoe location in Sisaket Province |
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Coordinates: 15°19′49″N 104°2′42″E / 15.33028°N 104.04500°ECoordinates: 15°19′49″N 104°2′42″E / 15.33028°N 104.04500°E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Sisaket |
Seat | Bueng Bun |
Area | |
• Total | 49.582 km2 (19.144 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 10,655 |
• Density | 214.9/km2 (557/sq mi) |
Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
Postal code | 33220 |
Geocode | 3311 |
Bueng Bun (Thai: บึงบูรพ์, pronounced [bɯ̄ŋ būːn]) is a district (amphoe) of Sisaket Province, northeastern Thailand.
The minor district (King Amphoe) was created on July 18, 1977, when the four tambon Po, Dot, Siao and Nong Ma were split off from Uthumphon Phisai district. 1979 all subdistricts except Po were returned to Uthumphon Phisai. The minor district was upgraded to a full district on July 4, 1994.
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Rasi Salai, Uthumphon Phisai and Pho Si Suwan of Sisaket Province, and Rattanaburi of Surin Province.
The district is subdivided into 2 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 25 villages (muban). Bueng Bun is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of both tambon. There is further 1 Tambon administrative organization (TAO).