| Mai Châu District | |
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| — District — | |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Region | Northwest |
| Province | Hoa Binh Province |
| Capital | Mai Chau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 200.8 sq mi (520 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 48,570 |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Mai Chau (Vietnamese: Mai Châu) is a district (huyện) of Hoa Binh Province in the northwestern region of Vietnam. The district is located at about 160 km from Ha Noi. The scenery of Mai Chau attracts many tourists .
In 2003 the district had a population of 48,570.[1] The district covers an area of 520 km². The district capital is the city of Mai Chau.[1]
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Mai Chau is a mountainous region located in Hoa Binh province, approximately 135 km from Hanoi and 65km from Hoa Binh.
The Ban Lac People have Thai ancestors that settled in the North-Western area of Vietnam. The two tribes, White Thai and black Thai, settled in the same area and make up the largest ethnic population of the region.
The Mai Chau area is well known for its stilt houses. The type of stilt houses, or pile dwellings, they construct are called Thai stilt houses and are made of bamboo and timber. These houses are elevated 10-12 feet off the ground in order to avoid water damage and shelter animals from the elements.
Mai Chau faces several environmental concerns;
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