Sơn La province

Sơn La (Vietnamese: [ʂəːn˧˧ laː˧˧] ⓘ) is a province nestled in the northwestern part of Vietnam, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The province is characterized by rolling hills, lush valleys, and terraced rice fields that paint a mesmerizing tapestry of green hues. Home to diverse ethnic communities, including the Thai, H'Mong, and Muong people, Son La showcases a vibrant mosaic of traditions and customs.

Sơn La province
Tỉnh Sơn La
Province
Mường La Mountain  • Sơn La Dam  • Dải Yếm Waterfall  • Bản Phúc Mountain  • Mộc Châu Mountain  • Quỳnh Nhai Mountain pass  • Pha Đin Mountain pass  • Sơn La City
Official seal of Sơn La province
Seal
Location of Sơn La within Vietnam
Location of Sơn La within Vietnam
Coordinates: 21°10′N 104°0′E
Country Vietnam
RegionNorthwest
CapitalSơn La
Subdivision1 city, 11 rural districts
Government
 • TypeProvince
 • BodySơn La Provincial People's Council
 • Chairman of People's CouncilNguyễn Thái Hưng
 • Chairman of People's CommitteeHoàng Quốc Khánh
Area
[1]
 • Province14,109.82 km2 (5,447.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Province1,300,130
 • Density92/km2 (240/sq mi)
 • Urban
202,589
Ethnic groups
[3]
 • Thái53.61%
 • Vietnamese[4]16.26%
 • Mông16.06%
 • Mường6.78%
 • Xinh Mun2.17%
 • Others5.12%
GDP[5]
 • ProvinceVND 47.223 trillion
US$ 2.051 billion
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Area codes212
ISO 3166 codeVN-05
Websitewww.sonla.gov.vn

Sơn La Dam, the largest hydroelectric power station in Southeast Asia.[6] is located in this province.

Administrative divisions
Map of Son La province in 1909

Sơn La is subdivided into 12 district-level sub-divisions and 204 commune-level sub-divisions:

Administrative divisions of Sơn La
NamePopulation Area (km2)Commune-level sub-divisions
City (1)
Sơn La222,826 324.27 wards, 5 communes
District (11)
Bắc Yên District65,210 1,102.21 town, 15 communes
Mai Sơn District143,060 1,410.31 town, 21 communes
Mộc Châu District118,989 1,087.52 town, 13 communes
Mường La District101,000 1,405.61 town, 15 communes
NamePopulation Area (km2)Commune-level sub-divisions
Phù Yên District115,700 1,227.81 town, 26 communes
Quỳnh Nhai District67,680 1,056.711 communes
Sông Mã District133,620 1,642.21 town, 18 communes
Sốp Cộp District45,050 1,467.98 communes
Thuận Châu District153,000 1,535.11 town, 28 communes
Vân Hồ District60,140 981.514 communes
Yên Châu District75,800 843.21 town, 14 communes

See also
  • Nà Sản Airport
  • Mộc Châu plateau

References
  1. Biểu số 4.1: Hiện trạng sử dụng đất vùng Trung du và miền núi phía Bắc năm 2022 [Table 4.1: Current land use status in the Northern Midlands and Mountains in 2022] (PDF) (Decision 3048/QĐ-BTNMT) (in Vietnamese). Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Vietnam). 18 October 2023. – the data in the report are in hectares, rounded to integers
  2. "Area, population and population density by province". General Statistics Office of Vietnam. Retrieved 12 April 2024. – Interactive table which you can view by making your selection in three boxes: (1) Cities, provinces: Select all; (2) Year: Select 2022; (3) Items: Select all.
  3. General Statistics Office of Vietnam (2019). "Completed Results of the 2019 Viet Nam Population and Housing Census" (PDF). Statistical Publishing House (Vietnam). ISBN 978-604-75-1532-5.
  4. Also called Kinh people
  5. "Tình hình kinh tế, xã hội Sơn La năm 2018". Cục Thống kê tỉnh Sơn La. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  6. "Huge hydro plant starts operation in Vietnam, says official". Intellasia News Services. 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2011-01-22.


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