Amphoe Chun
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Chun จุน |
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|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Phayao Province |
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| Coordinates: 19°20′14″N 100°8′6″E / 19.33722°N 100.13500°ECoordinates: 19°20′14″N 100°8′6″E / 19.33722°N 100.13500°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phayao |
| Area | |
| • Total | 571.2 km2 (220.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 52,066 |
| • Density | 91.2/km2 (236/sq mi) |
| Time zone | ICT (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 56150 |
| Geocode | 5602 |
Chun (Thai: จุน; IPA: [tɕūn]) is a district (amphoe) of Phayao Province in northern Thailand.
Chun District dates back to an ancient city named Wiang Lo, which is of similar age as Mueang Phayao.
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Chiang Kham, Pong and Dok Khamtai of Phayao Province, Pa Daet and Thoeng of Chiang Rai Province.
The important water resources are the Ing and Chun Rivers.
The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 88 villages (muban). Huai Khao Kam is a township (thesaban tambon) covering parts of tambon Huai Khao Kam. There are a further six tambon administrative organization (TAO).
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