Wang Pong district
# Wang Pong district

Wang Pong (Thai: วังโป่ง, pronounced) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Phetchabun province, central Thailand.

## History

The three tambons Wang Pong, Thai Dong, and Sap Poep were separated from Chon Daen district and made a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 December 1983. It was upgraded to a full district on 21 May 1990.

The original name of this area was Ban Wang Din Pong.

## Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mueang Phetchabun and Chon Daen of Phetchabun Province, Tap Khlo of Phichit province, and Noen Maprang of Phitsanulok province.

## Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 58 villages (mubans). There are two townships (thesaban tambons) in the district: Wang Pong and Thai Dong, each covering parts of the same-named tambons. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1. | Wang Pong | วังโป่ง | 11 | 10,189 |
| 2. | Thai Dong | ท้ายดง | 13 | 8,066 |
| 3. | Sap Poep | ซับเปิบ | 8 | 4,924 |
| 4. | Wang Hin | วังหิน | 14 | 9,633 |
| 5. | Wang San | วังศาล | 12 | 5,661 |
