Phong Nha Explained

Phong Nha
Settlement Type:Township (Class-5)
Official Name:Phong Nha township
Native Name:Thị trấn Phong Nha
Pushpin Map:Vietnam
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Vietnam
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:North Central Coast
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Quảng Bình
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Bố Trạch District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:99.48
Population Total:12.475
Population Density Km2:125
Timezone:UTC + 7
Utc Offset:+7
Coordinates:17.6119°N 106.3053°W

Phong Nha is a township (thị trấn) in Bố Trạch District, Quảng Bình Province, North Central Coast Region of Vietnam. The township was formerly the rural commune of Sơn Trạch.

Phong Nha township is located by Son River and contains part of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, a UNESCO's World Heritage Site.[1] Tourist service facilities for this national park are located in this township. Phong Nha was a fierce battlefield during the Vietnam War. The local inhabitants live mainly on agriculture and tourism.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/travel/deep-in-vietnam-exploring-a-colossal-cave.html "Deep in Vietnam, Exploring a Colossal Cave"