Mỏ Cày district explained

Mỏ Cày district
Settlement Type:District
Native Name:Huyện Mỏ Cày
Mapsize:280px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Bến Tre
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Mỏ Cày
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:370
Population As Of:2003
Population Total:274,265
Timezone:Indochina Time
Utc Offset:+07:00

Mỏ Cày is a former rural district (huyện) of Bến Tre province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 274,265.[1] The district covers an area of 370 km². The district capital lies at Mỏ Cày.[1] It is famous for its coconut candy.

In late March 2009, Mo Cay was split in into Mỏ Cày Bắc district (North Mỏ Cày) and Mỏ Cày Nam district (South Mỏ Cày).[2]

References

10.083°N 106.333°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Districts of Vietnam. Statoids. March 13, 2009.
  2. Government Decree No. 08/CP by Government of Vietnam.