Khon Sawan District


Khon Sawan is a district of Chaiyaphum Province, northeastern Thailand.

History

Khon Sawan is an ancient city, in the past named Mueang Ka Long. It was built in same era as Mueang Khorat by Phraya Khun Han, a cousin of the governor of Khorat.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Khok Pho Chai, Waeng Yai, and Waeng Noi of Khon Kaen Province; Kaeng Sanam Nang of Nakhon Ratchasima Province; and Mueang Chaiyaphum and Kaeng Khro of Chaiyaphum Province.

Administration

The district is divided into nine subdistricts.