Sa Thầy district
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Sa Thầy district
Huyện Sa Thầy | |
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Country | 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
[edit]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
[edit]Its name Sa-thầy in Kinh language is originated from Eă Yăgrai in Yagrai language, which means "the stream of the dragon".
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 13, 2009.
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