Aranyik () is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province,

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. The area is urban and lowland area without forest. In 2022, it had a population of 29,776 and 14,302 households.

Geography

The topography of Aranyik

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is fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the ''north'' by

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subdistrict, to the ''east'' by Samo Khae subdistrict, to the ''south'' by Bueng Phra subdistrict and to the ''west'' by the city of Phitsanulok. Aranyik subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows west of the subdistrict. Khlong Khok Chang and Khlong Khun are canals dividing the subdistrict with other subdistricts.

History

The legend said that village Aranyik is named after village Aranyik, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The warriors, following King Naresuan, made weapons for warfare and named this place after the original village Aranyik.
Aranyik Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (''ongkan borihan suan tambon'') was established. Subsequent upgrade to town-municipality (''

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''), published 13 March 2012 in Royal Thai Government Gazette, but effective 1 May 2012.

Administration

Central government

The administration of Aranyik subdistrict (''tambon'') is responsible for an area that covers and consists of ten administrative villages (''

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''), as of 2022: 29,776 people and 14,302 households.

Local government

Aranyik Town Municipality () covers the whole Aranyik subdistrict and is divided into three districts (''khet'').

Temples

Aranyik subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where

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is practised by local residents:

Economy

Because the area is plain lowland with clay soil and sandy loam soil, it is suitable for farming and a variety of crops.
Retail and trading are mainly located along Khok Matum and Mittraphap road (12). The following companies play a role in the employment service: * HomePro Phitsanulok - Moo10 * Lotus's Phitsanulok - Moo10

Education

The population of Aranyik is completely dependent on the schools in the city of Phitsanulok. There are only two child development centers: * Kindergarten school (Khok Chang) - Moo3 * Kindergarten school (Nong Pla Khao) - Moo6

Healthcare

There is Aranyik health-promoting hospital in Ban Saphan Sam - Moo7.

Transport

Roads

* Highway 12 (Phitsanulok -

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route) * Highway 126 (Phitsanulok bypass road), around Aranyik

Airlines

Phitsanulok airport Phitsanulok Airport is in Amphoe Mueang Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok province of Northern Thailand. The airport is south of the city's downtown area. Airlines and destinations In 2019 it handles 689,392 passengers, 5,661 flights and of cargo. ...

in 2019 handles 689,392 passengers, 5,661 flights and of cargo.

Attraction

* Ruean Phae park (''Sawan Ruean Phae'') - Moo10

References

{{coord, 16.814628, 100.305135, region:TH_type:adm3rd, display=title Tambon of Phitsanulok province