Lục Yên District
| Lục Yên District Huyện Lục Yên | |
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| Rural district | |
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| Country |
 Vietnam |
| Region | Northeast |
| Province | Yên Bái |
| Capital | Yên Thế |
| Area | |
| • Total | 313 sq mi (811 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 100,785 |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Lục Yên is a rural district of Yên Bái Province, in the Northeast region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 100,785.[1] The district covers an area of 811 km². The district capital lies at Yên Thế.[1] Numerous quarries in the district produce gemstones such as rubies, spinel, and tourmaline.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 23, 2009.
- ↑ Minerals of Lục Yên district at Mindat.org
Coordinates: 22°04′59″N 104°45′00″E / 22.083°N 104.750°E
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