Sơn La province

Coordinates: 21°10′N 104°0′E / 21.167°N 104.000°E / 21.167; 104.000
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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
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Area codes212
ISO 3166 codeVN-05
Websitewww.sonla.gov.vn

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.

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
Name Population Area (km2) Commune-level sub-divisions
City (1)
Sơn La 222,826 324.2 7 wards, 5 communes
District (11)
Bắc Yên District
 65,210 1,102.2 1 town, 15 communes
Mai Sơn District
 143,060 1,410.3 1 town, 21 communes
Mộc Châu District
 118,989 1,087.5 2 town, 13 communes
Mường La District
 101,000 1,405.6 1 town, 15 communes
Name Population Area (km2) Commune-level sub-divisions
Phù Yên District
 115,700 1,227.8 1 town, 26 communes
Quỳnh Nhai District
 67,680 1,056.7 11 communes
Sông Mã District
 133,620 1,642.2 1 town, 18 communes
Sốp Cộp District
 45,050 1,467.9 8 communes
Thuận Châu District
 153,000 1,535.1 1 town, 28 communes
Vân Hồ District
 60,140 981.5 14 communes
Yên Châu District
 75,800 843.2 1 town, 14 communes

See also

References

  1. ^ "Phê duyệt và công bố kết quả thống kê Area đất đai của cả nước năm 2018" [Announcements of area statistics for the whole country in 2018]. Act No. 2908/QĐ-BTNMT of November 13, 2019 (in Vietnamese). Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Vietnam). - the data in the report are in hectares, rounded to integers
  2. ^ "STATISTICAL YEARBOOK 2019". General Statistics Office of Vietnam. 2020-06-30.
  3. ^
    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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