- Saphan Sung
Infobox_Amphoe
name=Saphan Sung
province=Bangkok
thai=สะพานสูง
capital=Saphan Sung
coordinates=coord|13|46|12|N|100|41|5|E|type:adm2nd_region:TH
population=81,784
population_as_of=2004
area=28.124
density=2,908
postal_code=10240
except Mu 12-17 Khwaeng Saphan Sung: 10250
geocode=1044Saphan Sung ( _th. สะพานสูง) is one of the 50 districts ("Khet") of
Bangkok ,Thailand . It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise):Khan Na Yao ,Min Buri ,Lat Krabang ,Prawet ,Suan Luang ,Bang Kapi , andBueng Kum .History
Saphan Sung was separated from Bueng Kum on
14 October 1997 announcement, effective21 November 1998 , together with Khan Na Yao. Saphan Sung means "tall bridge" referring to the shape of bridge built overkhlong s (Thai canals) back when boats were a main mode of transportation.Places
* Wat Latbuakhao
Administration
The district is has only one sub-districts ("Khwaeng").
District Council
The District Council for Saphan Sung has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on
April 30 ,2006 . The results were as follows:*Democrat Party - 7 seats
External links
* [http://www.bma.go.th/bmaeng/saphansoong/ BMA website with the touristical landmarks of Saphan Sung]
References
* [http://www.bma.go.th/kate/k42/index.html Saphan Sung district office] (Thai only)
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