Từ Sơn

Từ Sơn is a county-level town (Vietnam) of Bắc Ninh Province in the Red River Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 123,296.[1] The district covers an area of 61 km². The district capital lies at Từ Sơn.[1]

Từ Sơn

Thị xã Từ Sơn
Từ Sơn Town
Dan Pagoda in Từ Sơn.
Country Vietnam
RegionRed River Delta
ProvinceBắc Ninh
CapitalTừ Sơn
Area
  Total24 sq mi (61 km2)
Population
 (2018)
  Total186,266
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indochina Time)

In 974, Lý Thái Tổ was born in this town and the Lý Bát Đế Shrine is located here.

References

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

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