title: Phra Yuen district
text: # Phra Yuen district
  
  Phra Yuen (Thai: พระยืน, pronounced) is a district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.
  
  ## History
  
  The minor district (king amphoe) Phra Yuen was established on 18 October 1976 by splitting off the three tambons: Phra Yuen, Phra Bu, and Ban Ton from Mueang Khon Kaen district. On 1 January 1988 it was upgraded to a full district.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Ban Fang, Mueang Khon Kaen, Ban Haet and Mancha Khiri.
  
  ## Administration
  
  The district is divided into five subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 46 villages (mubans). There are two townships (thesaban tambons): Ban Ton covers tambon Ban Ton, and Phra Yuen covers parts of tambon Phra Yuen. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
  
  | No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1. | Phra Yuen | พระยืน | 15 | 12,500 |
  | 2. | Phra Bu | พระบุ | 8 | 4,378 |
  | 3. | Ban Ton | บ้านโต้น | 6 | 6,540 |
  | 4. | Nong Waeng | หนองแวง | 8 | 4,917 |
  | 5. | Kham Pom | ขามป้อม | 9 | 5,729 |
  