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Khlong San district

Coordinates: 13°43′49″N 100°30′35″E / 13.73028°N 100.50972°E / 13.73028; 100.50972
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Khlong San
คลองสาน
Khet
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View of skyscrapers along Chao Phraya River in Khlong San.
Khet location in Bangkok
Khet location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°43′49″N 100°30′35″E / 13.73028°N 100.50972°E / 13.73028; 100.50972
CountryThailand
ProvinceBangkok
SeatKhlong San
Khwaeng4
Area
 • Total
6.87 km2 (2.65 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total
73,263[1]
 • Density10,664.19/km2 (27,620.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
10600
Geocode1018

Khlong San (Template:Lang-th, pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ sǎːn]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. On the west bank of Chao Phraya River, neighboring districts across the river are (from north clockwise) Phra Nakhon, Samphanthawong, Bang Rak, Sathon, and Bang Kho Laem. On the west side of the river, the only land neighbor is Thon Buri District.

History

Khlong San was called, in chronological order, Amphoe Bang Lamphu Lang (บางลำภูล่าง), Amphoe Buppharam (บุปผาราม), and Amphoe Khlong San (since 1916) when it was part of Thonburi Province. Its status was changed to king amphoe in 1938 and back to amphoe again in 1957 due to population changes. It became part of Bangkok after the merging of Thonburi and Phra Nakhon Provinces in 1971.

Khlong San was originally the terminus of the Maeklong Railway, but the line was cut back to Wongwian Yai in 1961 to ease traffic congestion.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (khwaeng).

1. Somdet Chao Phraya  สมเด็จเจ้าพระยา
2. Khlong San คลองสาน
3. Bang Lamphu Lang บางลำภูล่าง
4. Khlong Ton Sai คลองต้นไทร

Interesting places

Transportation

Notable people

  • Thang Nguan Hah Vintage House (left), Guan Yu Shrine (center), Princess Mother Memorial Park (right) all located on the Chao Phraya riverside
    Thang Nguan Hah Vintage House (left), Guan Yu Shrine (center), Princess Mother Memorial Park (right) all located on the Chao Phraya riverside
  • Pong Patchamit Fort, one of fort protecting city
    Pong Patchamit Fort, one of fort protecting city
  • Inside Princess Mother Memorial Park
    Inside Princess Mother Memorial Park
  • Sign of Lad Ya Road, one main road in district
    Sign of Lad Ya Road, one main road in district
  • Phra Prang at Wat Phichai Yat
    Phra Prang at Wat Phichai Yat
  • View of Krung Thon Buri Road from Krung Thon Buri BTS Station
    View of Krung Thon Buri Road from Krung Thon Buri BTS Station
  • Platform of Wongwian Yai BTS Station
    Platform of Wongwian Yai BTS Station
  • Pagoda of Chee Chin Khor Foundation, a historic Chinese temple in the district
    Pagoda of Chee Chin Khor Foundation, a historic Chinese temple in the district

References

  1. ^ "Population and House Report for Year 2017". Department of Provincial Adminstration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)
  2. ^ Pass, Mike. "Thai Steam Today & Yesteryear" (PDF). 2Bangkok. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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