Mỏ Cày District
| Mỏ Cày District Huyện Mỏ Cày | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Location in Bến Tre Province | |
| Country |
 Vietnam |
| Province | Bến Tre |
| Capital | Mỏ Cày |
| Area | |
| • Total | 140 sq mi (370 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 274,265 |
| Time zone | Indochina Time (UTC+07:00) |
Mỏ Cày is a former rural district (huyện) of Bến Tre Province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 274,265.[1] The district covers an area of 370 km². The district capital lies at Mỏ Cày.[1] It is famous for its coconut candy.
In late March 2009, Mo Cay was split in into Mỏ Cày Bắc District (North Mỏ Cày) and Mỏ Cày Nam District (SouthMỏ Cày).[2]
References
- 1 2 "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 13, 2009.
- ↑ (Vietnamese) Government Decree No. 08/CP by Government of Vietnam.
Coordinates: 10°04′59″N 106°19′59″E / 10.083°N 106.333°E
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