Văn Bàn District

Văn Bàn District
Huyện Văn Bàn
Rural district
The bank of the Red River in Tân An Rural Commune, Văn Bàn District
Country  Vietnam
Region Northeast
Province Lào Cai
Capital Khánh Yên
Area
 • Total 558 sq mi (1,444 km2)
Population (2003)
 • Total 73,183
Time zone UTC+7 (UTC + 7)

Văn Bàn is a rural district of Lào Cai Province in the Northeastern region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 73,183.[1] The district covers an area of 1,444 km². The district capital lies at Khánh Yên.[1]

The district is located in the southern part of the province, on the right bank of the Red River.

Administrative divisions

Khánh Yên, Văn Sơn, Võ Lao, Tân An, Tân Thượng, Nậm Mả, Nậm Rạng, Nậm Tha, Liêm Phú, Chiềng Ken, Sơn Thủy, Khánh Yên Hạ, Khánh Yên Trung, Khánh Yên Thượng, Làng Giàng, Hòa Mạc, Dần Thàng, Dương Qùy, Nậm Chày, Thẳm Dương, Minh Lương, Nậm Xây, Nậm Xé.

References

  1. 1 2 "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 23, 2009.

Coordinates: 22°04′59″N 104°15′00″E / 22.083°N 104.250°E / 22.083; 104.250

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