| Mường Tè District | |
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| — District — | |
| District location in northern Vietnam | |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Region | Northwest |
| Province | Lai Chau Province |
| Capital | Muong Te |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,420.5 sq mi (3,679 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 47,406 |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Muong Te (Vietnamese: Mường Tè) is a district (huyện) of Lai Chau Province in the Northwest region of Vietnam.
As of 2003 the district had a population of 47,406.[1] The district covers an area of 3,679 km². The district capital lies at Muong Te.[1]
The district lies in the western part of Lai Chau Province, to the west of Sin Ho District.[2]
Nậm Hàng commune in Mường Tè district is the site of the Lai Châu Dam, currently under construction.[3][4]
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