Waritchaphum District


Waritchaphum is a district in the province of Sakon Nakhon, Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Sawang Daen Din, Phang Khon, Nikhom Nam Un, Wang Sam Mo of Udon Thani Province, and Song Dao.

History

The minor district was established on 1 April 1926 as a subordinate of Phanna Nikhom District, consisting of the tambons Waritchaphum and Pla Lo split off from Phanna Nikhom District and Kham Bo and Nong Lat from Ban Han District. It was upgraded to a full district on 10 March 1953.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 71 villages. Waritchaphum is the only township of the district, covering parts of tambon Waritchaphum. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.