Cai Lậy District
| Cai Lay Town Thị Xã Cai Lậy | |
|---|---|
| Rural district | |
| Country |
 Vietnam |
| Region | Mekong Delta |
| Province | Tien Giang |
| Capital | Cai Lay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 159 sq mi (411 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 320,220 |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Cai Lậy is a rural district of Tien Giang province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 320,220.[1] The district covers an area of 411 km². The district capital lies at Cai Lay.[1]
A float market in river, Cai Lay district.
The town lies on Highway 1A, which links Ho Chi Minh City with the Mekong delta, and is a near continuous ribbon of commercial development. The hinterland is largely agricultural, with many smallholdings specialising in growing a variety of fruits, including custard apples, [sweet mango] and pomelos in the fertile delta soils.
References
- 1 2 "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 13, 2009.
Coordinates: 10°25′01″N 106°04′59″E / 10.417°N 106.083°E
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