Quế Sơn district | |
Settlement Type: | District |
Native Name: | Huyện Quế Sơn |
Pushpin Map: | Vietnam#Southeast Asia#Asia |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | South Central Coast |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Quảng Nam |
Seat Type: | Capital |
Seat: | Đông Phú |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Area Total Km2: | 707 |
Population As Of: | 2003 |
Population Total: | 129,190 |
Timezone: | Indochina Time |
Utc Offset: | +7 |
is a district (huyện) in Quảng Nam province, Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, it was the site of heavy fighting, including Operation Unions I and II. From 1962 to 1967, the southern side of the valley was part of Quảng Tín province.
As of 2003, the district had a population of 129,190.[1] The district covers an area of 707 km². The district capital lies at Đông Phú.[1]