Mường Chà district

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Mường Chà is a rural district of Điện Biên province in the Northwest region of Vietnam. As of 2012 the district had a population of 39,456.[1] The district covers an area of 1,199.42 km². The district capital lies at Mường Chà.[1]

Mường Chà District
Huyện Mường Chà
Mường Chà district location in northern Vietnam
Mường Chà district location in northern Vietnam
Country Vietnam
RegionNorthwest
ProvinceĐiện Biên
CapitalMường Chà
Area
 • Total
463.10 sq mi (1,199.42 km2)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
39,456
 • Density90/sq mi (33/km2)
Time zoneUTC 7 (Indochina Time)

On 25 August 2012, the western portion of the district was carved out to form Nậm Pồ district.

Geography

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Administrative divisions

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Mường Chà has 12 administrative units, including 1 town and 11 communes:

References

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  1. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved 13 March 2009.

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