Chợ Gạo district

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Chợ Gạo district
Huyện Chợ Gạo
River in Tien Giang
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)

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]

References

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

Coordinates: 10°22′01″N 106°28′01″E / 10.367°N 106.467°E / 10.367; 106.467