The topography of Wat Chan is fertile lowlands with an area of 11.26 km2 of which a section immediately northwest of the Nan river and a section southeast of this river, but separated by an area annexed by the city of Phitsanulok, with a forest and a pond (Thung Nong Phad) rich in marine life (Moo4).

ฺWat Chan Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon) was established, published 30 January 1996 in Royal Thai Government Gazette, volume 113, section 9 Ngor.

[6] During the Second World War, the temple was bombed by the Axis powers due to its proximity to a military camp and became a ruin.

There is Wat Chan health-promoting hospital in Ban Bo (Moo7).Further, every administrative village has its own community primary health center (6 locations).

The following companies play a role in the employment service: Krom Muen Pitaya Longkorn (1876-1945) was the "Father of Thai Cooperatives".