Lấp Vò district explained

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]

Divisions

The district is divided into communes:

Notes and References

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