Lục Yên District

Lục Yên District
Huyện Lục Yên
Rural district
Spinel on marble, Lục Yên District
Country  Vietnam
Region Northeast
Province Yên Bái
Capital Yên Thế
Area
 • Total 313 sq mi (811 km2)
Population (2003)
 • Total 100,785
Time zone UTC+7 (UTC + 7)

Lục Yên is a rural district of Yên Bái Province, in the Northeast region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 100,785.[1] The district covers an area of 811 km². The district capital lies at Yên Thế.[1] Numerous quarries in the district produce gemstones such as rubies, spinel, and tourmaline.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 23, 2009.
  2. ↑ Minerals of Lục Yên district at Mindat.org

Coordinates: 22°04′59″N 104°45′00″E / 22.083°N 104.750°E / 22.083; 104.750


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