Quế Sơn district

Quế Sơn district
Huyện Quế Sơn
Street view
Street view
Official seal of Quế Sơn district
Quế Sơn district is located in Vietnam
Quế Sơn district
Quế Sơn district
Location within Vietnam
Quế Sơn district is located in Southeast Asia
Quế Sơn district
Quế Sơn district
Location within Southeast Asia
Quế Sơn district is located in Asia
Quế Sơn district
Quế Sơn district
Location within Asia
Country Vietnam
RegionSouth Central Coast
ProvinceQuảng Nam
CapitalĐông Phú
Area
 • Total
273 sq mi (707 km2)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total
129,190
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indochina Time)

Quế Sơnⓘ is a district (huyện) in Quảng Nam province, Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, it was the site of heavy fighting, including Operation Unions I and II. From 1962 to 1967, the southern side of the valley was part of Quảng Tín province.

As of 2003, the district had a population of 129,190.[1] The district covers an area of 707 km2 (273 sq mi). The district capital lies at Đông Phú.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 20, 2009.

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