Kaeng Sopha

Kaeng Sopha (แก่งโสภา) is a subdistrict in Wang Thong district, Phitsanulok province. It is connected to Highway 12. In 2022 it had a population of 10,701. The economy is mainly based on agriculture and animal husbandry.

Geography
The topography of Kaeng Sopha subdistrict is a plateau and mountain, ofwhich the area slopes from north to south and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Ban Klang subdistrict, Wang Thong District, to the east by Ban Yaeng subdistrict, Nakhon Thai District, to the south and west by Wang Nok Aen subdistrict, Wang Thong district. Approximately 70 percent of the area of the subdistrict is in the national reserved forest, namely Khao Krayang forest, Khek River forest and Wang Thong River Basin (forest right). The Wang Thong River flows south of the subdistrict and lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. Highway 12 runs south of the subdistrict.

Central government
The administration of Kaeng Sopha subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 127,768 rai ~ 204.4 sqkm and consists of thirteen administrative villages, as of 2022: 10,701 people.

Local government
Kaeng Sopha is a subdistrict administrative organization - SAO (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลแก่งโสภา, abbreviated: อบต.แก่งโสภา, o bo toh Kaeng Sopha), which covers the whole tambon Kaeng Sopha.

Temples
Kaeng Sopha subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.

Economy
Employment is as follows:
 * Agriculture 70%
 * Animal husbandry 13%
 * Trade 9 %
 * Other 8 %

Education
The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Kaeng Sopha.
 * Huai Phlu school - Moo3
 * Sappraiwan school - Moo3
 * Ban Muang Hom school - Moo5
 * Ban Pak Yang school - Moo8
 * Pa Mai Uthit school - Moo9
 * Ban Pong Pa school - Moo10
 * Ban Kaeng Kula Samakkhee school - Moo12

Healthcare
There is Kaeng Sopha health-promoting hospital in Moo7.

Transportation
The subdistrict along highway 12 westbound (Phitsanulok route) and 12 eastbound (Lom Sak route) is approximately 30 kilometers east of Phitsanulok.