Lục Yên District

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]

Lục Yên District

Huyện Lục Yên
Spinel on marble, Lục Yên District
Country Vietnam
RegionNortheast
ProvinceYên Bái
CapitalYên Thế
Area
  Total313 sq mi (811 km2)
Population
 (2003)
  Total100,785
Time zoneUTC+7 (UTC + 7)

References

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

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