Chợ Gạo district

Chợ Gạo (chữ Nôm: 𢄂𥺊[1]), meaning "Rice Market", is a rural district (huyện) of Tiền Giang province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 185,807.[2] The district covers an area of 235 km². The district capital lies at Chợ Gạo.[2]

Chợ Gạo district
Huyện Chợ Gạo
River in Tien Giang
Country Vietnam
RegionMekong Delta
DistrictTiền Giang
CapitalChợ Gạo
Area
  Total91 sq mi (235 km2)
Population
 (2003)
  Total185,807
Time zoneUTC+7 (UTC + 7)

References

  1. Hoàng Việt nhất thống Dư địa chí.
  2. "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 13, 2009.


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