Bueng Kum
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| Province: | Bangkok |
| Area: | 24.311 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 138,340 (2004) |
| Pop. density: | 5,690 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 1027 |
| Postal code: | 10240 except Moo 9-12 Kwaeng Khlong Kum: 10230 |
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History
Bueng Kum was separated from Bang Kapi on 4 September 1989 consisting of 3 sub-districts: Khlong Kum, Khan Na Yao, and Saphan Sung. On 14 October 1997, Khan Na Yao and Saphan Sung's were elevated to districts, leaving Bueng Kum with sole sub-district: Khlong Kum.
Bueng Kum was named so because of a lake (Bueng means lake) used as water reservoir for flood prevention. There are also plants called Kum (Crataeva sp.) around the lake. The lake is part of Seri Thai Park.
Places
- Seri Thai Park
Administration
The district has only one sub-district (Kwaeng) - Khlong Kum (คลองกุ่ม).
District Council
The District Council for Bueng Kum has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on April 30, 2006. The results were:
- Thai Rak Thai Party - 7 seats
External links
Categories
Districts of Bangkok