Châu Thành district, Long An province

Châu Thành is a rural district (huyện) of Long An province in the Mekong River Delta region of Vietnam. It is the birthplace of former Army of the Republic of Vietnam general Trần Thiện Khiêm. As of 2003 the district had a population of 102,409.[1] The district covers an area of 151 km². The district capital lies at Tầm Vu.[1]

Châu Thành district
Huyện Châu Thành
Dragon fruit farm in Châu Thành district
Dragon fruit farm in Châu Thành district
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Country Vietnam
RegionMekong Delta
ProvinceLong An
CapitalTầm Vu
Area
 • Total58 sq mi (151 km2)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total102,409
Time zoneUTC+07:00 (Indochina Time)

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 13, 2009.

10°27′52″N 106°30′00″E / 10.46444°N 106.50000°E / 10.46444; 106.50000