Tra On District

Tra On District
Huyện Trà Ôn
—  District  —
Country  Vietnam
Region Mekong Delta
Province Vinh Long Province
Capital Tra On
Area
 • Total 99.6 sq mi (258 km2)
Population (2003)
 • Total 149,983
Time zone UTC + 7 (UTC+7)

Trà Ôn is a rural district (huyện) of Vinh Long province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. It is known particularly for its pomelos, which are called bưởi Năm Roi. As of 2003 the district had a population of 149,983.[1] The district covers an area of 258 km². The district capital lies at Tra On.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. http://www.statoids.com/yvn.html. Retrieved March 13, 2009.