title: Ngio Ngam, Phitsanulok
text: # Ngio Ngam, Phitsanulok
  
  Ngio Ngam (Thai: งิ้วงาม) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 3,549 and 1,236 households. The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The topography of Ngio Ngam subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Wat Phrik subdistrict, to the east by Wang Nam Khu subdistrict, to the south by Phichit province and to the west by Bang Rakam district. Ngio Ngam subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows on the boundary of Ngio Ngam and Wang Nam Khu subdistricts. An irrigation canal (Huai Nong Khlong Bueng) flows from Wat Phrik subdistrict to Ngio Ngam subdistrict and is an important water source for agricultural consumption and also a raw water source to produce village water supply.
  
  ## Administration
  
  ### Central government
  
  The administration of ฺNgio Ngam subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 14,860 rai ~ 23.7 square kilometres (9.2 sq mi) and consists of seven administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 3,549 people and 1,236 households.
  
  | Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Moo1 | Ban Pak Phing | บ้านปากพิง | 374 | 111 |
  | Moo2 | Ban Pak Phing Tawan Tok | บ้านปากพิงตะวันตก | 491 | 201 |
  | Moo3 | Ban Pak Phing Tawan Tok | บ้านปากพิงตะวันตก | 528 | 170 |
  | Moo4 | Ban Ngio Ngam | บ้านงิ้วงาม | 973 | 322 |
  | Moo5 | Ban Bang Sai | บ้านบางทราย | 384 | 168 |
  | Moo6 | Ban Pak Phing Tawan Tok | บ้านปากพิงตะวันตก | 514 | 165 |
  | Moo7 | Ban Bueng Khun Non | บ้านบึงขุนนนท์ | 285 | 99 |
  
  ### Local government
  
  Ngio Ngam Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Ngio Ngam SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลงิ้วงาม, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Ngio Ngam) covers the whole Ngio Ngam subdistrict.
  
  ## Temples
  
  Ngio Ngam subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:
  
  | Temple name | Thai | Location |
  | - | - | - |
  | Wat Pak Phing Tawan Tok | วัดปากพิงตะวันตก | Moo2 |
  | Wat Ngio Ngam | วัดงิ้วงาม | Moo4 |
  | Wat Bueng Khun Non | วัดบึงขุนนนท์ | Moo7 |
  
  ## Economy
  
  Most of the people are engaged in agriculture of which rice is the main crop.
  
  ## Education
  
  The following school is located in Ngio Ngam subdistrict.
  
  * Wat Pak Phing Tawan Tok school in Moo6
  
  ## Healthcare
  
  * Ngio Ngam health-promoting hospital in Moo3.
  
  ## Transport
  
  * National road 1063, Phitsanulok-Bang Krathum
  
  ## Electricity
  
  All households in Ngio Ngam subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
  
  ## Waterworks
  
  All households in Ngio Ngam subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).
  
  ## Communications
  
  All households in Ngio Ngam subdistrict have access to the mobile telephone network.
  
  