| Ky Son District Huyện Kỳ Sơn |
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| — District — | |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Region | North Central Coastal |
| Province | Nghe An Province |
| Capital | Muong Xen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 808.9 sq mi (2,095 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 63,198 |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Kỳ Sơn is a rural district (huyện) in western Nghe An province in the North Central Coastal region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 63,198.[1] The district covers an area of 2,095 km². The district capital lies at Muong Xen.[1]
Kỳ Sơn borders Xam Neua in the north, Nong Het and Mok May in the west, Khamkeut and Viengthong in the south, and Tương Dương in the east.
In the past, Kỳ Sơn was best known for opium poppy growing.[2]
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