| Vĩnh Thạnh | |
|---|---|
| — Urban District — | |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Province | Can Tho |
| Capital | Thanh An |
| Area | |
| • Total | 158.3 sq mi (410 km2) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 162,759 |
| • Density | 1,028.2/sq mi (397/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Vinh Thanh (Vietnamese: Vĩnh Thạnh) is a district (huyện) of Can Tho city in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. The district borders An Giang Province to the west, Kien Giang Province to the south, Thốt Nốt District to the north.
As of 2004 the district had a population of 155,011.[1] By 2007 this had risen to 162,759. The district covers an area of km². The district capital lies at Thanh An.[1]
Vinh Thanh district was established on in May 2004 by Decree No. 05/2004/ND-CP.
The district consists of two towns, the urban municipalities of Thạnh An and Vĩnh Thạnh, and 9 communes, Vĩnh Trinh, Vĩnh Bình, Thạnh Mỹ, Thạnh Quới, Thạnh An, Thạnh Tiến, Thạnh Thắng, Thạnh Lợi, Thạnh Lộc.