Bang Pakong district

Bang Pakong (Thai: บางปะกง, pronounced [bāːŋ pā.kōŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Chachoengsao province in central Thailand.

Bang Pakong
บางปะกง
District location in Chachoengsao province
Coordinates: 13°32′34″N 100°59′38″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceChachoengsao
SeatTha Sa-an
Area
  Total257.893 km2 (99.573 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
  Total90,775
  Density351.98/km2 (911.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code24130
Geocode2404

Bang Pakong District's name comes from the Bang Pakong River. The area has many industrial estates, including the huge gas- and oil-fired Bang Pakong Power Station and a 180 rai Carabao energy drink production center.

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