Châu Thành district, Long An province explained

Châu Thành district
Settlement Type:District
Native Name:Huyện Châu Thành
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Mekong Delta
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Long An
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Tầm Vu
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:151
Population As Of:2003
Population Total:102,409
Timezone:Indochina Time
Utc Offset:+07:00

Châu Thành is a rural district (huyện) of Long An province in the Mekong River Delta region of Vietnam. It is the birthplace of former Army of the Republic of Vietnam general Trần Thiện Khiêm. As of 2003 the district had a population of 102,409.[1] The district covers an area of 151 km². The district capital lies at Tầm Vu.[1]

References

10.4644°N 106.5°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Districts of Vietnam. Statoids. March 13, 2009.