Phu Pha Man district
# Phu Pha Man district

Phu Pha Man (Thai: ภูผาม่าน, pronounced) is the northwesternmost district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.

## History

The district was established as a minor district (king amphoe) on 15 July 1981 with the two tambons Non Don and Na Fai split off from Chum Phae district. The administration started operation on 1 September 1981, and on 1 October 1981 the district office building was opened. On 4 July 1994 the minor district was upgraded to a full district.

## Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Phu Kradueng of Loei province; Chum Phae of Khon Kaen Province; Khon San of Chaiyaphum province; and Nam Nao of Phetchabun province.

## Administration

The district is divided into five subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 41 villages (mubans). Phu Pha Man is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Phu Pha Man and Non Dong. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1. | Non Khom | โนนคอม | 8 | 4,111 |
| 2. | Na Fai | นาฝาย | 6 | 2,591 |
| 3. | Phu Pha Man | ภูผาม่าน | 9 | 4,767 |
| 4. | Wang Suap | วังสวาบ | 10 | 3,900 |
| 5. | Huai Muang | ห้วยม่วง | 8 | 6,860 |
