Khlong Khuean (, ) is a district (amphoe) of Chachoengsao province, central Thailand.
Etymology Khlong means 'canal' or 'river'., page 169. Khuean means 'dam'. kheuuan or Khuean, thai-language.com. Khlong Khuean and the Chachoengsao area are on the banks of Bang Pakong River. Thus, Khlong Khuean means the 'dam on the river'.
History The district was created on 31 May 1993 by splitting it from Bang Khla district.
On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts. On 24 August the upgrade became official.
Geography Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise): Bang Khla, Mueang Chachoengsao, and Bang Nam Priao of Chachoengsao Province and Ban Sang of Prachinburi province.
The important water resource is the Bang Pakong River.
Administration
Central administration Khlong Khuean is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 32 administrative villages (mubans).
No. Name Thai Villages Pop.1.Kon Kaeo63,1062.Khlong Khuean63,5373.Bang Lao61,9434.Bang Rong72,2405.Bang Talat72,239
Local administration There are five sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: Kon Kaeo (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Kon Kaeo. Khlong Khuean (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Khlong Khuean. Bang Lao (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Bang Lao. Bang Rong (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Bang Rong. Bang Talat (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Bang Talat.
References
External links amphoe.com