Phong Nha

Township in North Central Coast, Vietnam
Phong Nha
Thị trấn Phong Nha
Township (Class-5)
Phong Nha township
17°36′43″N 106°18′19″E / 17.61194°N 106.30528°E / 17.61194; 106.30528
Country Vietnam
RegionNorth Central Coast
ProvinceQuảng Bình
DistrictBố Trạch District
Area
 • Total38.41 sq mi (99.48 km2)
Population
 • Total12.475
 • Density320/sq mi (125/km2)
Time zoneUTC+7 (UTC + 7)

Phong Nha is a township (thị trấn) in Bố Trạch District, Quảng Bình Province, North Central Coast Region of Vietnam. The township was formerly the rural commune of Sơn Trạch.

The entry of Phong Nha Cave

Phong Nha township is located by Son River and contains part of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, a UNESCO's World Heritage Site.[1] Tourist service facilities for this national park are located in this township. Phong Nha was a fierce battlefield during the Vietnam War. The local inhabitants live mainly on agriculture and tourism.

Notes and references

  1. ^ "Deep in Vietnam, Exploring a Colossal Cave" article by David W. Lloyd in the travel section of The New York Times October 31, 2014
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