| Lai Vung | |
|---|---|
| — District — | |
| Location in Dong Thap Province | |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Region | Mekong Delta |
| Province | Dong Thap Province |
| Capital | Lai Vung |
| Area | |
| • Total | 84.6 sq mi (219 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 160,125 |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Lai Vung (Vietnamese: Lai Vung) is a district (huyện) of Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.
As of 2003 the district had a population of 160,125.[1] The district covers an area of 220 km². The district capital lies at Lai Vung.[1] This district is famous for its Mandarin orange which usually ripens in Tết holiday season. Other specialities are nem- a kind of fermented pork and Phong Hoa pomelo.
The district is divided into communes: