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Udon Thani (know simply as Udon) is approximately 560 km from Bangkok, the province covers an area of 15,589 sq. km., with its boundary stretching to Nong Khai in the north, Khon Kaen in the south, Sakon Nakhon in the east, and Nong Bua Lam Phu in the west. Udon Thani is situated on a plateau with mountains and forested area in the west.

Udon Thani was once an important US military base during the Vietnam war, so it retains reminders of that time, with bars, coffee shops, and hotels. Today, there are a large number of retired US servicemen who have settled there. There is also an Udon branch of the US veterans of foreign war association, along with a relay station of VOA. The main reason to come to Udon Thani is its access to Thailand's premier bronze age excavation at Ban Chiang, the world-renowned archaeological site. Ban Chiang is located 47 km east of Udon's city centre. Although there is little attraction to see in the city for most travellers, there are a few quite interesting temples.

General Information
Location : 560 km from Bangkok
Postage Code : 41000
Tel Area Code: 042
Population (1993) : 1,398,991
Total Area (sq.km): 11,756
Population/sq.km. : 119
% in Urban Centers: 5.75%
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Environment

Udon Thani, a province on the northeastem plateau of Thailand, covers an area of 15,589 square kilometers, with its boundary stretching to Nong Khai in the north, Khon Kaen in the south, Sakon Nakhon in the east, and Nong Bua Lamphu in the west.

Topography : Udon Thani is situated on a ;lateau with mountains and forested area in the west stretching southwards along the provincial border from Amphoe Nam Som and towards the southeast near Kalasin and Sakon Nakhon provinces. The plateau gradually slopes down along Huai Luang stream th the Mekong river th the province’s northeast. The area covering Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Kumphawapi, Amphoe Nong Han, Amphoe Phen, and Amphoe Ban Dung, is thus a fertile plain best for rice farming.

Administrative Jurtsdiction
Udon Thani is divided into 18 Amphoes (District) and 2 King Amphoe (Subdistrict) as following:
- Amphoe Muang
- Amphoe nong Wua So 39 Km.
- Amphoe Nong Han 35 Km.
- Amphoe Ban Phue 55 Km.
- Amphoe Ban Dung 84 Km.
- Amphoe Kumphawapi 43 Km.
- Amphoe Non Sa-ard 53 Km.
- Amphoe Kut Chap 24 Km.
- Amphoe Wang Sam Mo 96 Km.
- Amphoe Sang Khom 68 Km.
- Amphoe Thung Fon 65 Km.
- Amphoe Chai Wan 62 Km.
- Amphoe Nong Saeng 35 Km.
- Amphoe Phen 43 Km.
- Amphoe Narm Som 110 Km.
- Amphoe Na Yung 129 Km.
- Amphoe Sri That 72 Km.
- Amphoe Phi Bun Rak 63 Km.
- King Amphoe Ku Kaew 65 Km.
- King Amphoe Prajak Sillapakhom 36 Km.
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Festivals

An annual homage paying ceremony from the 13th nights of the third lunarmounth (generally late February) an annual homage paying ceremony is held at Pha Buddha Bat Bua Bok.

Khit Fabric Annual Fair on December at Thung Sri Muang Annual December 1-12

Banchiang World Heritage Fair : Annual December.

Pu Ya Celebration : Annual December 5