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Provinces
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Phu Tho Province
+84-(0)-210 |
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Capital city: |
Viet Tri |
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Area (sq km): |
3,465,120 |
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Population: |
1,288,400 |
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Average temp: |
23.4°C |
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Ethnic data: |
Viet/Kinh, Dao, Muong, San Chay, San Diu.
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Districts/wards: |
Phu Tho, Doan Hung, Ha Hoa, Phong Chau, Song Thao,
Tam Thanh, Thanh Ba, Thanh Son, Yen Lap.
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 Description:
Phu Tho Province is located in the northern
ViętNam
plains and lowlands. It is bordered on the north by
Yen Bai and Tuyen Quang; Hoa Binh on the south; Vinh Phuc and Ha Tay on the east
and Son La on the west.
Economy:
Agriculture and forestry, industry.
Natural beauty sights:
Tam Dao Hill Station, Xuan Son Forest (2).
Historic sights:
Bang Lai Pagoda,
Hung Kings Temple (1) and Hy Cuong Communal House.
Festivals:
Bach Hac Festival, Den Hung Festival.
Transport:
Viet Tri City is 85 kilometres
from Ha Noi and 12 kilometres from Den Hung.
Rail and road links service Viet Tri.
Rail
The Viet Tri Railway Station is located on the Ha Noi/Lao Cai main line.
Road
Viet Tri straddles National Highway 2, which links Ha Noi with Ha Giang City and
the Chinese border. There is frequent bus service and minibus service.
To travel to Tam Dao Hill Station, from Viet Tri, will require a hire car.
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