Asia >> Vietnam >> Overview >> Provinces >> Phu Tho
Area: 3,519 sq. km.
Population: 1,302,700 habitants
Regional code: 0210
Capital: Viet Tri City.
Town: Phu Tho
Districts: Ha Hoa, Thanh Ba, Doan Hung, Lam Thao, Thanh Son, Yen Lap, Tam Nong, Thanh Thuy, Phu Ninh, Cam Khe.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Muong, Dao, San Chay...
Phu Tho is located in the north Vietnam Plains and Midlands. It is bordered by Yen Bai and Tuyen Quang in the north, Vinh Phuc and Ha Tay in the east, Hoa Binh in the south, and Son La in the west. The annual average temperature is 23.4oC. The main ethnic group living in this area is the Kinh with a small proportion of M'nong, Dao, and San Diu. Economic potentialities: industry, agriculture and forestry.
The main attractions in this province are the Hung Kings Temple, Hy Cuong Communal House, and Bang Lai Pagoda.
Transport: Viet Tri City is 12km from Hung Temple, and 85km from Hanoi. It can be reached by car, bus or train.
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