Kỳ Anh district explained

Kỳ Anh district
Settlement Type:District
Native Name:Huyện Kỳ Anh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:North Central Coast
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Hà Tĩnh
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Kỳ Anh
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:761.617
Population As Of:2015
Population Total:120,518
Population Density Km2:161
Timezone:Indochina Time
Utc Offset:+07:00

Kỳ Anh is a rural district of Hà Tĩnh province in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam.

History

By Thiều Chửu and Lê Chí Quế's researches, its name Kỳ-anh or Kỳ-la (old) in Hanese text was originated from Malayo-Polynesian name Keluar. It is an ancient word what the gossip indicates the interlaced seaports in the North-central of modern Vietnam.

From 16 May 2015, Ky Anh District separated into two administrative units: Ky Anh Town and Ky Anh District (new).

Geography

As of 2015 the district had a population of 120,518.[1] The district covers an area of 1,058 km². The district capital lies at Kỳ Anh.[1]

Climate

References

18.1264°N 106.2575°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Districts of Vietnam. Statoids. March 20, 2009.