Sa Thầy district
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Sa Thầy district
Huyện Sa Thầy | |
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| Location in Kon Tum province Location in Kon Tum province | |
| Country | File:Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam |
| Province | Kon Tum |
| Capital | Sa Thầy |
| Area | |
• Total | 931 sq mi (2,412 km2) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 42,703 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Sa Thầy is a rural district of Kon Tum province in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam.
Geography
Sa Thầy is a very mountainous district, with many hydroelectric dam projects located along the major rivers. The district has one of the lowest population densities in Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 29,605.[1] The district covers an area of 2,412 square kilometres (931 sq mi). The district capital lies at Sa Thầy.[1]
History
Its name Sa-thầy in Kinh language is originated from Eă Yăgrai in Yagrai language, which means "the stream of the dragon".
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 13, 2009.
