For the: district in Hai Phong, see An Lão District, Hai Phong.
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District in South Central Coast, Vietnam
An Lão district
Huyện An Lão | |
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Coordinates: 14°33′N 108°48′E / 14.550°N 108.800°E / 14.550; 108.800 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | South Central Coast |
Province | Bình Định |
Capital | An Lão |
Area | |
• Total | 697 km (269 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 152,518 |
• Density | 219/km (570/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
An Lão is a district (huyện) of Bình Định province in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. Having population of 27,837 (2019), 24,200 (2009) and in 2003 the district had a population of 24,091. The district covers an area of 690 km. The district capital lies at An Lão.
The Battle of An Lão※
The Battle of An Lão occurred in December 1964, ending as a tactical victory for the Việt Cộng, by wresting temporary control of the District Headquarters from the South Vietnamese forces.
References※
- ^ "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Archived from the original on 1 March 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Bình Định".
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