| Mo Cay District Huyện Mỏ Cày |
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|---|---|
| — District — | |
| Location in Ben Tre province | |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Province | Ben Tre |
| Capital | Mo Cay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 142.9 sq mi (370 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 274,265 |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Mỏ Cày is a former rural district (huyện) of Ben Tre province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 274,265.[1] The district covers an area of 370 km². The district capital lies at Mo Cay.[1] It is famous for its coconut candy.
In late March 2009, Mo Cay was split in into Mỏ Cày Bắc District (North Mo Cay) and Mỏ Cày Nam District (South Mo Cay).[2]