Wat Phrik
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Wat Phrik วัดพริก (English: Chili Pepper Temple) |
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| Tambon | |
| Coordinates: 16°45′00″N 100°14′00″E / 16.75000°N 100.23333°ECoordinates: 16°45′00″N 100°14′00″E / 16.75000°N 100.23333°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| Amphoe | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 7,671 |
| Time zone | Thailand (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Geocode | 650104 |
| Chief watercourse | Nan River |
| Website | ThaiTambon.com |
Wat Phrik (Thai: วัดพริก) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.
The topography of Wat Phrik is flat lowlands. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Tha Pho, to the east by Bueng Phra to the south by Wang Nam Khu and Ngio Ngam, and to the west by Wang Ithok of Amphoe Bang Rakam. Wat Phrik lies within the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows through the center of the subdistrict.
Wan Phrik was originally part of tambon Bueng Phra. The subdistrict has a history of chili pepper farming, from whence it derives its name. Docks along the banks of the Nan River in Wat Phrik have been used throughout history for transporting agricultural products to other regions.
The following is a list of the subdistrict's muban, which roughly correspond to the villages:
Muban numbered 1 through 5 are in the eastern portion of the district, whereas 6 through 12 are in the west.
The present economy of Wat Phrik relies on rice farming, farming of other crops, and fish and chicken farming.
The following is a list of schools in Wat Phrik:
The following is a list of temples in Wat Phrik:
The following is a list of government institutions in Wat Phrik:
The following attractions can be found in Wat Phrik:
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