The topography of Bueng Phra subdistrict is fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by the city of Phitsanulok and Aranyik subdistrict, to the east by Wang Thong district, to the south by Wat Phrik subdistrict and to the west by Wat Chan subdistrict. Bueng Phra subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows west of the subdistrict.[2]
History
The legend said that the boat carrying the Buddha image was wrecked. Therefore the villagers call that spot "Bueng Phra".[3]
Bueng Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization was established, published 30 January 1996 in Royal Thai Government Gazette, General Issue, Volume 113, Section 9 Ngor.[4]
Administration
Central government
The administration of Bueng Phra subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 21,362 rai ~ 34.2 square kilometres (13.2 sq mi) and consists of ten administrative villages (muban), as of 2022: 19,074 people and 9,199 households.[5][1]
Bueng Phra subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[6]
Temple name
Thai
Location
Wat Bueng Phra
วัดบึงพระ
Moo2
Wat Santiwan
วัดสันติวัน
Moo3
Wat Sutha Wanaram
ลัดสุธาวนาราม
Moo4
Wat Rat Sattharam
วัดราษฏร์ศรัทธาราม
Moo5
Wat Nong Phai Lom
วัดหนองไผ่ว้อม
Moo6
Wat Phikun Thong
ลัดพิกุลทอง
Moo7
Wat Phikun Wararam
วัดพิกุลวราราม
Moo8
Economy
Because the area is plain lowland with sandy soil and sandy loamy soil, it is suitable for farming and horticulture (kale, bok choy, lettuce, etc.).[7]
Retail and trading are mainly located along Phitsanulok-Bueng Phra road (1064).
