Kut Khaopun District


Kut Khaopun is a district in the northern part of Ubon Ratchathani Province, northeastern Thailand.

History

The minor district Kut Khaopun was created on 12 July 1971, when the four tambons Khaopun, Ka Bin, Kaeng Kheng, and Non Sawang were split off from Trakan Phuet Phon District. It was upgraded to a full district on 25 March 1979.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Khemarat, Pho Sai, Trakan Phuet Phon of Ubon Ratchathani Province and Pathum Ratchawongsa of Amnat Charoen Province.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 73 villages. Kut Khaopun is a township which covers parts of tambon Khaopun. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.