K'Bang district

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Kbang is a district (huyện) of Gia Lai province in the northern part of the Central Highlands region of Vietnam.

Kbang district
Huyện Kbang
Location in Gia Lai province
Location in Gia Lai province
Country Vietnam
RegionCentral Highlands
ProvinceGia Lai province
CapitalKbang
Area
 • Total712 sq mi (1,845 km2)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total68,150
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indochina Time)

As of 2003 the district had a population of 57,397.[1] The district covers an area of 1,845 km². The district capital lies at Kbang.[1]

The district was established in 1986 and was quickly filled by immigrants from other parts of Vietnam, mostly from the north and central parts. Agriculture is the top business sector which employs a large percentage of the population, followed by forestry and government servants.

References

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