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Sa Thầy district

Coordinates: 14°19′59″N 107°40′01″E / 14.333°N 107.667°E / 14.333; 107.667
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Sa Thầy district
Huyện Sa Thầy
Location in Kon Tum province
Location in Kon Tum province
Country Vietnam
ProvinceKon Tum
CapitalSa Thầy
Area
 • Total
931 sq mi (2,412 km2)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
42,703
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indochina Time)

Sa Thầy is a rural district of Kon Tum province in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam.

Geography

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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

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Its name Sa-thầy in Kinh language is originated from Eă Yăgrai in Yagrai language, which means "the stream of the dragon".

See also

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References

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

14°19′59″N 107°40′01″E / 14.333°N 107.667°E / 14.333; 107.667