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Wiang Pa Pao (Thai: เวียงป่าเป้า) is the southwesternmost district (Amphoe) of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
[edit] Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mae Suai, Phan of Chiang Rai Province, Wang Nuea, Mueang Pan of Lampang Province, Doi Saket and Phrao of Chiang Mai Province.
[edit] History
The minor district (King Amphoe) was created in 1907 as a subordinate of Mae Prik district, the present-day district Mae Suai. It was upgraded to a full district in 1932.
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 7 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 92 villages (muban). There are two townships (thesaban tambon) - Wiang Pa Pao covers parts of tambon Wiang, and Mae Khachan covers parts of tambon Mae Chai. There are further 7 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. |
Name |
Thai name |
Villages |
Inh. |
| 1. |
San Sali |
สันสลี |
12 |
8,943 |
|
| 2. |
Wiang |
เวียง |
12 |
15,147 |
|
| 3. |
Ban Pong |
บ้านโป่ง |
7 |
5,237 |
|
| 4. |
Pa Ngio |
ป่างิ้ว |
16 |
9,563 |
|
| 5. |
Wiang Kalong |
เวียงกาหลง |
15 |
9,769 |
|
| 6. |
Mae Chedi |
แม่เจดีย์ |
16 |
10,029 |
|
| 7. |
Mae Chedi Mai |
แม่เจดีย์ใหม่ |
14 |
9,753 |
|
