Makham Sung

Makham Sung (มะขามสูง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 5,709 and 2,552 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture.

Geography
The topography of Makham Sung subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Phrom Phiram district, to the east by Ban Pa subdistrict, to the south by Pak Thok and Hua Ro subdistricts and to the west by Phrom Phiram district. Makham Sung subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Khwae Noi River flows on the boundary of Makham Sung subdistrict and Phrom Phiram district.

History
On 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Makham Sung Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon).

Central government
The administration of ฺMakham Sung subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 19,570 rai ~ 31.3 sqkm and consists of ten administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 5,709 people and 2,552 households.

Local government
Makham Sung Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Makham Sung SAO (องค์การบริหารตำบลมะขามสูง) covers the whole Makham Sung subdistrict.

Temples
Makham Sung subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:

Economy
Most of the people are engaged in agriculture of which rice is the main crop.

Education
The following schools are located in Makham Sung subdistrict.
 * Phitsanulok Panyanukun school - Moo3
 * Princess Chulabhorn Science High Schools Phitsanulok - Moo4
 * Thairat Wittaya 9 school - Moo4
 * Ban Hua Wang Krang school - Moo7
 * Ban Laem Sam school - Moo8

Healthcare

 * Makham Sung health-promoting hospital in Moo1.
 * Health Center 2 Phitsanulok - Moo4

Transport

 * National road 1086, Phitsanulok-Wat Bot
 * National road 1275, Makham Sung-Phrom Phiram

Electricity
All households in Makham Sung subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).

Waterworks
All households in Makham Sung subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).

Communications
All households in Makham Sung subdistrict have access to the mobile telephone network.