Thuận Châu District

Thuận Châu District
Huyện Thuận Châu
Rural district
Country  Vietnam
Region Northwest
Province Sơn La
Capital Thuận Châu
Area
  Total 593 sq mi (1,535 km2)
Population (2003)
  Total 133,802
Time zone UTC + 7 (UTC+7)

Thuận Châu is a rural district of Sơn La Province in the Northwest region of Vietnam. As of 2003, the district had a population of 133,802.[1] The district covers an area of 1535 km². The district capital lies at Thuận Châu.[1]

The Dry Laha (Phlao) and Kháng languages are spoken in Thuận Châu District.

References

  1. 1 2 "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 13, 2009.

Coordinates: 21°30′00″N 103°40′01″E / 21.500°N 103.667°E / 21.500; 103.667


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