Ban Dan (, ; , ) is a district (amphoe) of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand.

History The minor district (king amphoe) Ban Dan was created on 15 July 1996 by splitting four tambons from Mueang Buriram district.

On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts. With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August the upgrade became official.

Geography Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Khaen Dong, Satuek, Huai Rat, Mueang Buriram and Khu Mueang.

Administration The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 59 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations. No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.1.Ban Danบ้านด่าน2011,8082.Prasatปราสาท188,7913.Wang Nueaวังเหนือ124,3274.Non Khwangโนนขวาง95,622

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External links amphoe.com