Lộc Ninh district explained

Lộc Ninh district
Settlement Type:District
Native Name:Huyện Lộc Ninh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Southeast
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Bình Phước
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Lộc Ninh
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:862.98
Population As Of:2003
Population Total:102,291
Timezone:Indochina Time
Utc Offset:+07:00

Lộc Ninh is a rural district of Bình Phước province in the Southeast region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 102,291.[1] The district covers an area of 862.98 km2. The district capital lies at Lộc Ninh.[1]

Lộc Ninh township was the location of the 1967 "First Battle of Lộc Ninh" and the 1972 "Battle of Lộc Ninh" in the Vietnam War.

References

11.8433°N 106.591°W

Notes and References

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