Sawang Wirawong district
Sawang Wirawong (Thai: สว่างวีระวงศ์, pronounced [sā.wàːŋ wīː.rā.wōŋ]; Northeastern Thai: สว่างวีรวงศ์, pronounced [sā.wāːŋ wi᷇ː lā.wo᷇ŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Ubon Ratchathani province, northeastern Thailand. HistorySawang Wirawong was separated from Warin Chamrap district to create a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 April 1995.[1] On 15 May 2007, all of the 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] On 24 August the upgrade became official.[3] GeographyNeighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Don Mot Daeng, Tan Sum, Phibun Mangsahan, Na Yia, Warin Chamrap, and Mueang Ubon Ratchathani. AdministrationThe district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 53 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
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