Chun จุน
District
District location in Phayao province
Coordinates: 19°20′14″N 100°8′6″E / 19.33722°N 100.13500°E / 19.33722; 100.13500
Country	Thailand
Province	Phayao
Area
• Total	571.2 km2 (220.5 sq mi)
Population  (2005)
• Total	52,066
• Density	91.2/km2 (236/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	56150
Geocode	5602

Chun (Thai: จุน, pronounced [t͡ɕūn]) is a district (amphoe) of Phayao province in northern Thailand.

History

Chun District dates back to an ancient city named Wiang Lo, which is of similar age as Mueang Phayao.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise): Chiang Kham, Pong and Dok Khamtai of Phayao Province, Pa Daet and Thoeng of Chiang Rai province.

The important water resources are the Ing and Chun Rivers.

Administration

The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 88 villages (mubans). Huai Khao Kam is a township (thesaban tambon) covering parts of tambon Huai Khao Kam. There are a further six tambon administrative organization (TAO).