Yang Talat District


Yang Talat is a district in the western part of Kalasin Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Huai Mek, Nong Kung Si, Mueang Kalasin, and Khong Chai of Kalasin Province; Kantharawichai and Chiang Yuen of Maha Sarakham Province.

History

Originally named Pachim Kalasin, the district was renamed Phu Len Chang in 1913. In 1917, it received its current name Yang Talat.

Administration

The district is divided into 15 sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 207 villages. There are six sub-district municipalities : Yang Talat covers parts of tambon Yang Talat and Dok Si covers parts of tambons Dok Sombun and Um Mao. Bua Ban, Itue, Hua Na Kham, and Khao Phra Non are further sub-district municipalities which cover the whole same-named sub-district. There are a further 11 tambon administrative organizations.