Nong Chok (Thai: หนองจอก, pronounced [nɔ̌ːŋ t͡ɕɔ̀ːk]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other districts (from north clockwise): Amphoe Lam Luk KaofPathum Thani province, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Amphoe Mueang ChachoengsaoofChachoengsao province, Lat Krabang, Min Buri and Khlong Sam WaofBangkok. It is the biggest, easternmost and the most sparsely populated district of Bangkok.
Nong Chok
หนองจอก
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Khet location in Bangkok
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| Coordinates: 13°51′20″N 100°51′45″E / 13.85556°N 100.86250°E / 13.85556; 100.86250 | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Krathum Rai |
| Khwaeng | 8 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 236.261 km2 (91.221 sq mi) |
| Population
(2017)
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| • Total | 170,643[1] |
| • Density | 722.26/km2 (1,870.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (THA) |
| Postal code |
10530
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| Geocode | 1003 |
The district was established as an amphoe in 1897 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. The original settlers were Muslims relocated from southern Thailand. In 1902, it became an amphoe of the newly setup Min Buri province. Due to economic hardship during 1930–31, Min Buri Province was disbanded in 1931 and Nong Chok was transferred to Chachoengsao Province. However the administration was moved under Bangkok the next year due to inconvenience of travel between Nong Chok and Chachoengsao. As of 2006[update], about 75% of the population were Muslims while 22% were Buddhists. The name Nong Chok means water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) swamp.
The district is sub-divided into eight sub-districts (khwaeng).
| No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2) |
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Krathum Rai | กระทุ่มราย |
38.132
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2.
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Nong Chok | หนองจอก |
29.992
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3.
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Khlong Sip | คลองสิบ |
30.849
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4.
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Khlong Sip Song | คลองสิบสอง |
38.867
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5.
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Khok Faet | โคกแฝด |
22.524
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Khu Fang Nuea | คู้ฝั่งเหนือ |
17.750
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Lam Phak Chi | ลำผักชี |
33.358
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Lam Toiting | ลำต้อยติ่ง |
24.789
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| Total |
236.261
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Agriculture was and remains the most important part of Nong Chok economy. Rice, vegetables, fruits, and livestocks are the main products. It is famous for its gamecocks and birdcages. Many canals were dug for irrigation and transportation.
With a rural environment and surrounded by agricultural areas. Nong Chok is therefore the last habitat of the flying fox colony in the Bangkok area.[2]
It is said that in the past when the environment was still pure. Scenery from Nong Chok can be seen as far as Chachoengsao and some of the mountains in the Bang Pla Soi, Chonburi.
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