Phong Nha
Phong Nha is a township (thị trấn) in Bố Trạch District, Quảng Bình Province, North Central Coast Region of Vietnam. The township was formerly the rural commune of Sơn Trạch.
The entry of Phong Nha Cave
Phong Nha Thị trấn Phong Nha | |
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| Phong Nha township | |
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  Phong Nha Location in Vietnam | |
| Coordinates: 17°36′43″N 106°18′19″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | North Central Coast |
| Province | Quảng Bình |
| District | Bố Trạch District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.41 sq mi (99.48 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12.475 |
| • Density | 320/sq mi (125/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (UTC + 7) |
Phong Nha township is located by Son River and contains part of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, a UNESCO's World Heritage Site.[1] Tourist service facilities for this national park are located in this township. Phong Nha was a fierce battlefield during the Vietnam War. The local inhabitants live mainly on agriculture and tourism.
Notes and references
- "Deep in Vietnam, Exploring a Colossal Cave" article by David W. Lloyd in the travel section of The New York Times October 31, 2014
Capital: Đồng Hới | ||
| Đồng Hới |  | |
| Ba Đồn |
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| Bố Trạch District |
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| Lệ Thủy District | ||
| Minh Hóa District | ||
| Quảng Ninh District | ||
| Quảng Trạch District |
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| Tuyên Hóa District | ||
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