Wang Nuea District 2.48

Wang Nuea is the northernmost district of Lampang Province, northern Thailand.GeographyNeighboring districts are Mae Chai and Mueang Phayao of Phayao Province, Ngao, Chae Hom and Mueang Pan of Lampang Province, Wiang Pa Pao and Phan of Chiang Rai Province.Mountains dominate the landscape of the district, the Khun Tan Range on the western side and the Phi Pan Nam Range on the eastern.HistoryTill 1904 the district Chae Hom was named Wang Nuea. A new minor district Wang Nuea was established on 15 May 1938 as a subordinate of Chae Hom District. It was upgraded to a full district in 1958.AdministrationThe district is divided into eight sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 77 villages . Wang Nuea and Ban Mai are the two townships, both covering parts of the tambon Wang Nuea. There are a further eight tambon administrative organizations .