Wat Sommanat subdistrict

Wat Sommanat (วัดโสมนัส, ) is a khwaeng (sub-district) in Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok.

Description & topography
Wat Sommanat is named after Wat Sommanat Wihan, a local Buddhist temple that faces Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem canal. The area is considered as the northernmost part of the district, with a total area of 0.350 km2 (0.135 mi2).

The sub-district bordered by other areas (from the north clockwise): Dusit and Suan Chitlada in Dusit District (Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem is a borderline), Si Yaek Maha Nak in Dusit District (Khlong  Phadung Krung Kasem is a borderline), Khlong Maha Nak and Ban Bat in its district (Lan Luang Road is a borderline), and Ban Phan Thom with Bang khun Phrom in Phra Nakhon District (Outer Ratchadamnoen Avenue is a borderline).

It can also be divided into five communities.

Nang Loeng is another name for the area.

Population
In 2019, it had a total population of 6,672 people.

Places

 * Pom Prap Sattru Phai Office District
 * Wat Sommanat Wihan
 * Wat Sunthorn Thammathan (Wat Khae Nang Loeng)
 * Talat Nang Loeng
 * Thewakam Rangrak Bridge (shared with Si Yaek Maha Nak and Suan Chitlada of Dusit)
 * Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium
 * Ministry of Tourism and Sports
 * Nanglerng Police Station
 * King Prajadhipok Museum