Chom Thong, Phitsanulok

Chom Thong
จอมทอง
Tambon
Official seal of Chom Thong
Seal
Map
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictMueang Phitsanulok
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total
35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
3,995
 • Density112/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65000
Calling code055
Geocode65011200
Websitewww.jomtong.go.th

Chom Thong (Thai: จอมทอง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022, it had a population of 3,995 and 1,641 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture and fishery.

Geography

The topography of Chom Thong subdistrict is completely flat fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Phrom Phiram district, to the east by Pak Thok subdistrict, to the south by Ban Krang subdistrict and to the west by Phai Kho Don subdistrict.[2] Chom Thong subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows through the subdistrict. The Khwae Noi River flows on the boundary of Chom Thong and Pak Thok subdistricts and joins the Nan River. An irrigation canal (Huai Nong Khlong Bueng) flows from Phrom Phiram district through Chom Thong subdistrict and is an important water source for agricultural consumption and a raw water source to produce village water supply.[3]

History

People were digging for gold in the area of tree pagodas near the village called Ban Kra'om Thong (Thai: บ้านกระออมทอง). Later they changed the name to Ban Chom Thong.[4]
On 16 December 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Chom Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon). On 25 December 1996 it was published in Government Gazette, volume 113, section 52 Ngor.[5]

Administration

Central government

The administration of ฺChom Thong subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 22,380 rai ~ 35.8 square kilometres (13.8 sq mi) and consists of nine administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 3,995 people and 1,641 households.[1][6]

Chom Thong subdistrict with villages
Village English Thai People Households
Moo1 Ban Tha Takhian บ้านท่าตะเคียน 607 258
Moo2 Ban Tha Takhian บ้านท่าตะเคียน 182 80
Moo3 Ban Tha Takhian บ้านท่าตะเคียน 414 169
Moo4 Ban Pak Thok บ้านปากโทก 519 255
Moo5 Ban Chom Thong บ้านจอมทอง 488 208
Moo6 Ban Chom Thong บ้านจอมทอง 540 206
Moo7 Ban Chom Thong บ้านจอมทอง 433 190
Moo8 Ban Tha Pho บ้านท่าโพธิ์ 670 220
Moo9 Ban Pho Thong บ้านโพธิ์ทอง 142 55

Local government

Chom Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Chom Thong SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลจอมทอง, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Chom Thong) covers the whole Chom Thong subdistrict.

Temples

Ubosot of Wat Chom Thong

Chom Thong subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[7]

Temple name Thai Location
Wat Tha Takhian วัดท่าตะเคียน Moo3
Wat Koh Kaew วัดเกาะแก้ว Moo4
Wat Sala Sung วัดศาลาสูง Moo4
Wat Chom Thong วัดจอมทอง Moo5

Economy

Of the population 80% are engaged in agriculture (farming), include rice and fruit, and fishery. The fruits that are planted are Burmese grape, coconut, jackfruit, Mango plum, pomelo, sapodilla, etc.[8]

Education

The following schools are located in Chom Thong subdistrict.[9]

  • Wat Tha Takhian school - Moo3
  • Wat Chom Thong school - Moo5

Healthcare

There are Chom Thong health-promoting hospitals in Moo2 and Moo5.[10]

Transport

  • Highway 12, Phitsanulok-Sukhothai route
  • Highway 126, Phitsanulok bypass road
  • National road 1086, Phitsanulok-Wat Bot/Phrom Phiram route

Electricity

All households in Chom Thong subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[11]

Waterworks

Of Chom Thong subdistrict 1,500 households, out of a total of 1,641 households, have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA). All households have access to the village water supply system in every village.[12]

Communications

All households in Chom Thong subdistrict have access to the mobile telephone network. Of the fixed telephone only six villages have access (village 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8) and three don't (village 4, 7 and 9).[13]

References

  1. ^ a b "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 22 May 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65011201-65011209 >Excel line 70406-70415{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. ^ "อาณาเบตติดต่อ" [contact territory] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. ^ "ภูมิประเทศ" [terrain] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  4. ^ "ประวัติตำบล" [subdistrict history] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  5. ^ "ประวัติหน่วยงาน" [agency history] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  6. ^ "เขตการปกครอง" [subdivision] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  7. ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 22 May 2023, > no.28643 - 28646{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  8. ^ "อาชีพประชากร" [occupation population] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  9. ^ "การศึกษาในตำบล" [subdistrict education] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  10. ^ "การสาธารณสุขในตำบล" [public health in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  11. ^ "ไฟฟ้าในตำบล" [electricity in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  12. ^ "ประปาในตำบล" [water supply subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  13. ^ "การสื่อสารในตำบล" [communication in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 May 2023.

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