Lấp Vò district | |
Settlement Type: | District |
Native Name: | Huyện Lấp Vò |
Mapsize: | 250px |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Mekong Delta |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Đồng Tháp |
Seat Type: | Capital |
Seat: | Lấp Vò town |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Area Total Km2: | 244 |
Population As Of: | 2019 |
Population Total: | 242,024 |
Timezone: | Indochina Time |
Utc Offset: | +7 |
Lấp Vò is a rural district (huyện) of Đồng Tháp province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 180,431.[1] The district covers an area of 244km2. The district capital is Lấp Vò town. It borders Long Xuyên of An Giang Province at Vàm Cống ferry, one of a few full-size heavy-duty ferry services left in Mekong delta. From the Vàm Cống ferry, travelers can reach Sa Đéc by local bus. This location is known for its unique scenery, and waterways are visible from the bus route.[1]
The district is divided into communes: