At that time, Ang Thong was known as Mueang Wichian Chai Chan, an outpost of Ayutthaya.
When the battle at Bang Rachan was defeated, Chao Cha and the survivors settled here, which was on the west bank of the Noi River.
It borders Bang Rakam to the east, Ang Kaeo to the south, Khok Phutsa to the west and Ongkharak to the north, all are within its district.
Bang Chao Cha is considered the largest production site of hand-woven bamboo bags and baskets in the country.
It is considered a local handicraft developed from everyday tools such as fish traps.