Krông Ana district

Krông Ană district
Huyện Krông Ană
A highland village in Dray Sáp commune
A highland village in Dray Sáp commune
Nickname(s): 
"Loveland"
(Xứ-sở tình-yêu)
Motto(s): 
"For love more green"
(Cho tình-yêu thêm xanh)
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Country Vietnam
RegionCentral Highlands
ProvinceĐắk Lắk province
CapitalBuôn Trấp
Government
 • TypeDistrict People's Committee
 • ChairmanNguyễn Thanh Vũ
 • Party Committee's SecretaryH'Yâo Knul
Area
 • Total
249 sq mi (645 km2)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total
199,543
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indochina Time)
WebsiteKrongana.Daklak.gov.vn

Krông Ană is a rural district of Đắk Lắk province in the Western Plateau of Vietnam.

The name "Krông Ană" originated from the river of the same name.[1] It means "the mother river" in Rhade language.

Landscape

As of 2003 the district had a population of 199,543.[2]

The district covers an area of 645 km2 (249 sq mi).

The district capital lies at Buôn Trấp.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ At the stream of Krông-ană
  2. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 13, 2009.
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