An Lão district, Bình Định province

An Lão is a district (huyện) of Bình Định province in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. Having a population of 27,837 (2019), 24,200 (2009) and in 2003 the district had a population of 24,091.[1] The district covers an area of 690 km². The district capital lies at An Lão.[1][2]

For the district in Hai Phong, see An Lão District, Hai Phong.
An Lão district
Huyện An Lão
District
An Lão district is located in Vietnam
An Lão district
An Lão district
Location of in Vietnam
Coordinates: 14°33′N 108°48′E
Country Vietnam
RegionSouth Central Coast
ProvinceBình Định
CapitalAn Lão
Area
 • Total697 km2 (269 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total27,837
 • Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indochina Time)

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
  1. "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Archived from the original on 1 March 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2009.
  2. https://www.citypopulation.de/en/vietnam/admin/52__b%C3%ACnh_%C4%91%E1%BB%8Bnh/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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