Sơn La province explained

Sơn La province

Native Name:

Tỉnh Sơn La

Native Name Lang:

Type:

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Coordinates:

21.1667°N 104°W

Subdivision Type:

Country

Subdivision Type1:

Region

Subdivision Name1:

Northwest

Seat Type:

Capital

Seat:

Sơn La

Government Type:

Province

Governing Body:

Sơn La Provincial People's Council

Parts Type:

Subdivision

Parts:

1 city, 11 rural districts

Leader Title1:

Chairman of People's Council

Leader Name1:

Nguyễn Thái Hưng

Leader Title2:

Chairman of People's Committee

Leader Name2:

Hoàng Quốc Khánh

Area Footnotes:

^[1]

Area Total Km2:

14109.82

Population Footnotes:

^[2]

Population Total:

1,300,130

Population As Of:

2022

Population Density Km2:

auto

Population Urban:

202,589

Demographics Type1:

Ethnic groups

Demographics1 Footnotes:

^[3]

Demographics1 Title1:

Thái

Demographics1 Info1:

53.61%

Demographics1 Title2:

Vietnamese

Demographics1 Info2:

16.26%

Demographics1 Title3:

Mông

Demographics1 Info3:

16.06%

Demographics1 Title4:

Mường

Demographics1 Info4:

6.78%

Demographics1 Title5:

Xinh Mun

Demographics1 Info5:

2.17%

Demographics1 Title6:

Others

Demographics1 Info6:

5.12%

Demographics Type2:

GDP^[4]

Demographics2 Title1:

Province

Demographics2 Info1:

VND 47.223 trillion
US$ 2.051 billion

Timezone:

ICT

Utc Offset:

Area Code Type:

Area codes

Area Code:

212

Iso Code:

VN-05

Sơn La (in Vietnamese ʂəːn˧˧ laː˧˧/) is a province nestled in the northwestern part of Vietnam, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The province is characterized by rolling hills, lush valleys, and terraced rice fields that paint a mesmerizing tapestry of green hues. Home to diverse ethnic communities, including the Thai, H'Mong, and Muong people, Son La showcases a vibrant mosaic of traditions and customs.

Sơn La Dam, the largest hydroelectric power station in Southeast Asia.^[5] is located in this province.

Administrative divisions

Sơn La is subdivided into 12 district-level sub-divisions and 204 commune-level sub-divisions:

Notes and References

18 October 2023. Decision. 3048/QĐ-BTNMT. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Vietnam). Biểu số 4.1: Hiện trạng sử dụng đất vùng Trung du và miền núi phía Bắc năm 2022. Table 4.1: Current land use status in the Northern Midlands and Mountains in 2022. vi. – the data in the report are in hectares, rounded to integers
Web site: Area, population and population density by province . 12 April 2024 . General Statistics Office of Vietnam. – Interactive table which you can view by making your selection in three boxes: (1) Cities, provinces: Select all; (2) Year: Select 2022; (3) Items: Select all.
Book: . 2019 . "Completed Results of the 2019 Viet Nam Population and Housing Census" . Statistical Publishing House (Vietnam) . 978-604-75-1532-5 .
Web site: Tình hình kinh tế, xã hội Sơn La năm 2018. Cục Thống kê tỉnh Sơn La. 10 May 2020.
News: Huge hydro plant starts operation in Vietnam, says official . Intellasia News Services . 2010-12-22 . 2011-01-22.

Sơn La province explained

Administrative divisions

See also

Notes and References