Mae Raka

Mae Raka (แม่ระกา) is a subdistrict in Wang Thong district, Phitsanulok province. It is connected to Highway 11. In 2022 it had a population of 7,081. The economy is mainly based on agriculture and animal husbandry.

Geography
The topography of Mae Raka subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Wang Phikun subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the east by Nong Phra subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the south by Bang Rakam district, to the west by Mueang Phitsanulok district. The Wang Thong River flows west of the subdistrict and lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The subdistrict has connections to the nearby highway 11 northbound (Wang Thong route) and southbound (Nakhon Sawan route).

History
On 28 April 1996 Mae Raka subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) was established.

Central government
The administration of Mae Raka subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 53,142 rai ~ 85 sqkm and consists of 15 administrative villages, as of 2022: 7,081 people.

Local government
Mae Raka is a subdistrict administrative organization - SAO (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลแม่ระกาฅ, abbreviated: อบต.แม่ระกา, o bo toh Mae Raka), which covers the whole tambon Mae Raka.

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

Economy
Most of the population worked in agriculture and animal husbandry.


 * agriculture - 65%
 * animal husbandry - 20%
 * other - 15%

Education
The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Mae Raka.

Primary/secondary education

 * Ban Nong Ta Rueang school - Moo3
 * Ban Khek school - Moo4
 * Ban Tham Tao school - Moo5
 * Ban Thaew Wang Nam Sai school - Moo8
 * Ban Mae Raka school - Moo15

Healthcare
There are Mae Raka and Ban Wang Nam Sai health-promoting hospitals in Moo2 and Moo8.