Nậm Pồ district

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Nậm Pồ district
Huyện Nậm Pồ
Country Vietnam
RegionNorthwest
ProvinceĐiện Biên
CapitalNà Hỳ
Area
 • Total578.43 sq mi (1,498.12 km2)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total43,542
 • Density80/sq mi (29/km2)
Time zoneUTC+07:00 (Indochina Time)

Nậm Pồ is a district in Điện Biên province in the Northwest region of Vietnam. As of 2012, the district had a population of 43,542.[1] The district covers an area of 1,498.12 km². The district capital lies at Nà Hỳ commune.[1]

Nậm Pồ district was formed from portions of Mường Chà district and Mường Nhé district on August 25th, 2012.

The district is divided into 15 rural communes, including: Chà Cang, Chà Nưa, Chà Tở, Na Cô Sa, Nà Bủng, Nà Hỳ, Nà Khoa, , Nậm Khăn, , , Pa Tần, Phìn Hồ, Si Pa Phìn and .

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 13, 2009.

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