Nong Phra

Nong Phra (หนองพระ) is a subdistrict in Wang Thong district, Phitsanulok province. The subdistrict is lowland. In 2022 it had a population of 6,707. The economy is mainly based on agriculture.

Geography
The topography of Nong Phra subdistrict is lowland, sloping from north to southwest. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Din Thong subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the east by Tha Muen Ram subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the south by Phan Chali subdistrict, Wang Thong district and Wat Ta Yom substrict, Bang Krathum district, to the west by Nakhon Pa Mak subdistrict, Bang Krathum district and Mae Raka subdistrict, Wang Thong district. Highway 11 southbound (Nakhon Sawan route) and northbound (Wang Thong route) runs through the subdistrict. Buildings are mainly found along this highway.

History
On 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Nong Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon). On 30 January 1996 it was published in Government Gazette, volume 113, section 9 Ngor. This was effective from 30 March 1996.

Economy
The economy of Nong Phra subdistrict depends on rice farming and field crops.

Central government
The administration of Nong Phra subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 37,936 rai ~ 60.7 sqkm and consists of twelve administrative villages, as of 2022: 6,707 people.

Local government
Nong Phra is a subdistrict administrative organization - SAO (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลหนองพระ, abbreviated: อบต.หนองพระ, o bo toh Nong Phra), which covers the whole subdistrict Nong Phra.

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

Education
The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Nong Phra subdistrict.
 * Ban Sadao school - Moo1
 * Ban Nong Phra school - Moo3
 * Nong Phra Pittaya school - Moo3
 * Ban Charoen Phon school - Moo5

Healthcare
There is Nong Phra health-promoting hospital in Moo3.