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Amphoe Kho Wang

Kho Wang
ค้อวัง
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Yasothon Province
Amphoe location in Yasothon Province
Coordinates: 15°22′4″N 104°21′28″E / 15.36778°N 104.35778°E / 15.36778; 104.35778Coordinates: 15°22′4″N 104°21′28″E / 15.36778°N 104.35778°E / 15.36778; 104.35778
Country  Thailand
Province Yasothon
Area
 • Total 150 km2 (60 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 26,424
 • Density 176.16/km2 (456.3/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 35160
Geocode 3507

Kho Wang (Thai: ค้อวัง, pronounced [kʰɔ́ː wāŋ]) is a district of Yasothon Province in northeastern Thailand.

Kho Wang was once called Non Kho village, but a monk named Wang from Amphoe Kanthararom in Sisaket Province came to live and teach in the area. The monk so inspired faith in the people of the region that many moved to the village, and the villagers changed the name of the village to Kho Wang in honor of the monk.

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Maha Chana Chai of Yasothon Province, Khueang Nai of Ubon Ratchathani Province, Yang Chum Noi, Rasi Salai of Sisaket Province.

The district is subdivided into 4 subdistricts (tambon), which make up 45 villages (muban).

The Kho Wang District Office is located at:

Phon Wai Yang Chum Noi Road
Moo 7
T. Kho Wang
A. Kho Wang
Yasothon 35160

The secondary school in Kho Wang is:


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