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Kuanlang Sub-district

History

During World War 2 the former Kuan Lang Sub-district was named 'Ban Kuan Lang' because it

was the place where food, weapons, and other things were stored in special storing places or 'Klung'. Later
the name was mispronounced, becoming Kuan Lang and is still used today.
General Details

It is located southwest of Hatyai, six kilometers from the Hatyai Municipality Office. There are

two seasons including the summer and the rainy season. The terrain is mainly elevated hills, with the highest
elevations in the south of Kuanlang Sub-District.
Bordering Districts

To the north: Chalung Sub-district, Hatyai District, and Tha Chang Sub-district, Bang Klum
District
To the south: Toong Lan and Kaak Muang Sub-districts, Klong Hoy Khong District
To the east: Hatyai Sub-district, Hatyai District, and Tha Chang Sub-district, Bang Klum
District

To the west: Toong Dtum Sao Sub-district, Hatyai District

Population
There is a population of 28,047 people including 13,826 males and 14,221 females.

Occupation Details

Main Occupation: Plantations and farms
Others: Trade and professional Contractors

Important Locations

1) Hatyai Community Hospital
2) Provincial Electric Company, Hatyai District
3) Generating Electricity Authority, Hatyai District

4) Radio Communication Center
5) Mahatdta Mangkalaram Temple, Hatyai Nai Temple Moo 1 Ban Kuan Lang
6) Disaster Prevention and Warning Center Area 12

7) T h e Office of Small Irrigation Area 12
8) Hatyai Post Office

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