Binh Thuan Province
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Bình Thuận is a province
of Vietnam
. It is located on the country's South Central Coast
, not far from Ho Chi Minh City
. It is sometimes seen as part of the Southeast Region
. Binh Thuan is known for its scenery and for its good beaches. There are also a number of sites of archaeological
significance.
principality of Panduranga, which had its political centre in neighbouring Ninh Thuan province
. It was the last independent principality after the fall of Vijaya
in 1471. Binh Thuan was later incorporated into Vietnam, while Ninh Thuan remained independent longer, until 1832.
Before 1976 Binh Thuan Province was much smaller because much of the west was a separate province (Binh Tuy province
). Binh Tuy, Binh Thuan, and Ninh Thuan were merged in 1976 to form Thuan Hai province. It was divided again into Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan in 1991, while Binh Tuy remained part of Binh Thuan province.
in the north-east, and Dong Nai province and Ba Ria-Vung Tau province
in the west.
Much of the borders with Lam Dong and Ninh Thuan are mountainous, while much of the rest of the province is relatively flat. However, there are several hills with a height of at least 200m along the coast of the province. The province's highest peak (1548m) is in the north-western Tanh Linh District near Lam Dong province.
Phu Quy Island is located around 120km south-east of Phan Thiet
. It is a separate district. There are several much smaller island off the coast of Binh Thuan. They include Cau Island (cù lao Cau) in the east, Lao Island (hòn Lao) at Mui Ne
, and Ba Island (hòn Bà) in the west.
Binh Thuan has several rivers mostly originating in the province itself or in the highlands of neighbouring Lam Dong Province. Most of them flow into the South China Sea
(East Sea). Some of the major rivers are Luy River (Sông Luỹ) in the east of the province, Cai River (Sông Cái) in the centre near Phan Thiet
, and Dinh River (Sông Dinh) in the west. La Nga River
(Sông La Ngà) flows through four districts in the north-west of the province and is a major tributary of the Dong Nai River
. The largest lake is Song Quan Lake (hồ Sông Quán) in the centre of the province around 30km north of Phan Thiet
. Another major lake is Bien Lac (Biển Lạc) in the north-west of the province.
As of 2007, 50% of the province (394,100ha) are covered with forests, which is high compared to most other provinces of the South Central Coast
. Forests are mostly located in the province's mountainous regions in the north-west and north-east. Despite its large forested area, the province also has a lot of agricultural land. 284,200ha were used for agriculture in 2007, which is the largest figure among all provinces of the central coast regions (both north central
and south central
).
Binh Thuan is one of the most arid provinces in Vietnam. Much of the province receives less than 800mm of rain per year. The months from November to April are particularly dry, with less 200mm of rain.
Binh Thuan has reserves of arsenic
in the north-western mountains and titanium
along its western coast.
after Da Nang
and Khanh Hoa Province
and slightly higher than the regional average of 10.8 million. The economy has been the fastest growing in the South Central Coast
with an average yearly growth of almost 14% from 2000 to 2007, with growth of all three sectors of the economy significantly exceeding the regional average. Agriculture, forestry and fishing had an average growth of 7.4%, industry 21.6%, and services 15.4%.
Binh Thuan has increased the area used for some crops significantly over the last few years, including rubber, pepper, and cashew nuts, while cultivation of sugar-cane and sweet potatoes has been shrinking.
There are large fishing grounds off the coast of Binh Thuan and around Phu Quy
Island, including shrimp, squid, and tuna. However, their contribution to the local economy is relatively small compared to agriculture.
Forestry has made a very small contribution to the economy of the province and its growth has been slow from 2000 to 2007. The largest increase has actually been in forest cultivation rather than exploitation of forest products.
Binh Thuan's industrial development is currently facing problems of land management. Licensed industrial parks have been found to overlap with titanium reserves and their development may be delayed as a result.
Binh Thuan has seen a decline in state industry from 2000 to 2007. The private sector now makes up most of industrial output and even the foreign-invested sector has overtaken state-owned industry.
Despite its spectacular growth, industry was not able to absorb much of the growth of the labour force. It created 17,200 new jobs between 2000 and 2007, while the slower growing service sector created 44,100 and even agriculture, forestry and fishing created 57,600 jobs.
Binh Thuan's main railway station along the North-South Railway
is Muong Man Railway Station
, located around 10km north-west of Phan Thiet
. Four maller railway station are in Phan Thiet itself and in the east of the province.
The province is connected to the Central Highlands
by two national roads: 28 from Phan Thiet
to Di Linh
, Lam Dong Province and Dak Nong Province
and 55 from Vung Tau
to La Gi
and Bao Loc
, Lam Dong Province.
A port is located near Phan Thiet's city centre. Binh Thuan does not have an airport. The nearest commercial airport is located near Da Lat.
Binh Thuan has significant potential for wind power generation, estimated at 3000MW. The wind power project in Tuy Phong District, Binh Thuan Province, will be hooked up to the national electricity grid in autumn 2009. The large wind energy project is expected to help boost regional socio-economic development and pave the way for further exploitation of renewable energy sources in the country. Located on Highway 1A, the section running through Binh Thanh Commune, the Wind Power Plant 1 is about 300 meters from the coast. This is an arid area usually short in rainfall but abundant in wind.
Other wind power projects are in preparation, with 12 licenses issued as of August 2010. However, the land for many of these projected overlaps with land with rich titanium
reserves. These overlaps have remained unresolved for several years.
A thermoelectric plant is under construction in Tuy Phong District in the east of the province. It is a cooperation of EVN
and Chinese investors and projected to generate 1200MW of electricity.
(after Khanh Hoa Province
).
Population density ranges from around 1000/km2 in Phan Thiet
to less than 100/km2 in the districts of Bac Binh, Ham Tan, Ham Thuan Nam, and Tanh Linh.
Apart from the majority Kinh
, there are several ethnic minorities in the province. Some Cham communities are in the coastal regions of of eastern Binh Thuan. Other minorities mainly inhabit the mountainous regions along the border to Lam Dong Province. They include Cơ Ho
, Ra Glai.
The provincial capital, Phan Thiết
, is a separate municipality - as well as the town of La Gi
.
Provinces of Vietnam
Vietnam is divided into 58 provinces and five centrally governed cities existing at the same level as provinces ....
of Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
. It is located on the country's South Central Coast
Nam Trung Bo
Nam Trung Bộ is one of the regions of Vietnam. It consists of the independent municipality of Đà Nẵng and seven other provinces. The two southern provinces Ninh Thuận and Bình Thuận are sometimes seen as part of the Southeast region.The region has traditionally been one of the main gateways to...
, not far from Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam...
. It is sometimes seen as part of the Southeast Region
Dong Nam Bo
Đông Nam Bộ is a region in Vietnam. This region includes one municipality, Ho Chi Minh City; and five provinces: Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Binh Phuoc and Tay Ninh. This region is the most economically developed region in Vietnam...
. Binh Thuan is known for its scenery and for its good beaches. There are also a number of sites of archaeological
Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology , is the study of human society, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes...
significance.
History
Much of what is now Binh Thuan province was part of the ChamChampa
The kingdom of Champa was an Indianized kingdom that controlled what is now southern and central Vietnam from approximately the 7th century through to 1832.The Cham people are remnants...
principality of Panduranga, which had its political centre in neighbouring Ninh Thuan province
Ninh Thuan Province
Ninh Thuận is a province in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam .-History:The Cham principality of Panduranga had its center in Ninh Thuan Province, but also included much of what is now Binh Thuan Province. Panduranga became the political centre of Champa after the fall of Vijaya in 1471...
. It was the last independent principality after the fall of Vijaya
Vijaya (Champa)
Vijaya was a city-state in the ancient kingdom of Champa in what is now south-central Vietnam. It was the capital of Champa for several centuries until it was conquered by Vietnam in 1471.-Geography, Economy, Transport:...
in 1471. Binh Thuan was later incorporated into Vietnam, while Ninh Thuan remained independent longer, until 1832.
Before 1976 Binh Thuan Province was much smaller because much of the west was a separate province (Binh Tuy province
Binh Tuy Province
Binh Tuy Province was a province of South Vietnam. It now mostly corresponds to the western part of Binh Thuan Province, including Hàm Tân, Hàm Thuận Nam, Tánh Linh, Đức Linh districts and La Gi town....
). Binh Tuy, Binh Thuan, and Ninh Thuan were merged in 1976 to form Thuan Hai province. It was divided again into Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan in 1991, while Binh Tuy remained part of Binh Thuan province.
Geography
Binh Thuan borders Lam Dong province in the north, Ninh Thuan provinceNinh Thuan Province
Ninh Thuận is a province in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam .-History:The Cham principality of Panduranga had its center in Ninh Thuan Province, but also included much of what is now Binh Thuan Province. Panduranga became the political centre of Champa after the fall of Vijaya in 1471...
in the north-east, and Dong Nai province and Ba Ria-Vung Tau province
Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province
Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu is a province of Vietnam. It is located on the coast of the country's southeastern region. It also includes the Côn Đảo islands, located some distance off Vietnam's southeastern coast...
in the west.
Much of the borders with Lam Dong and Ninh Thuan are mountainous, while much of the rest of the province is relatively flat. However, there are several hills with a height of at least 200m along the coast of the province. The province's highest peak (1548m) is in the north-western Tanh Linh District near Lam Dong province.
Phu Quy Island is located around 120km south-east of Phan Thiet
Phan Thiết
Phan Thiết town is the capital of Binh Thuan province, in southeastern Vietnam. Phan Thiet is a municipality in central, south central sector, however, the development plan to 2025, it would be municipality Southeast Vietnam. The population of Phan Thiết city in 2005 is roughly 350,000 and is...
. It is a separate district. There are several much smaller island off the coast of Binh Thuan. They include Cau Island (cù lao Cau) in the east, Lao Island (hòn Lao) at Mui Ne
Mui Ne
Mui Ne is a coastal resort town in the Binh Thuan Province of southeastern Vietnam. The town is close to the city of Phan Thiết. Tourism has transformed Mui Ne into a resort destination since 1995, when many visited to view the total solar eclipse of October 24, 1995. Mui Ne has many resorts on...
, and Ba Island (hòn Bà) in the west.
Binh Thuan has several rivers mostly originating in the province itself or in the highlands of neighbouring Lam Dong Province. Most of them flow into the South China Sea
South China Sea
The South China Sea is a marginal sea that is part of the Pacific Ocean, encompassing an area from the Singapore and Malacca Straits to the Strait of Taiwan of around...
(East Sea). Some of the major rivers are Luy River (Sông Luỹ) in the east of the province, Cai River (Sông Cái) in the centre near Phan Thiet
Phan Thiết
Phan Thiết town is the capital of Binh Thuan province, in southeastern Vietnam. Phan Thiet is a municipality in central, south central sector, however, the development plan to 2025, it would be municipality Southeast Vietnam. The population of Phan Thiết city in 2005 is roughly 350,000 and is...
, and Dinh River (Sông Dinh) in the west. La Nga River
La Ngà River
The La Ngà River is a river of southern Vietnam. It originates in Lam Dong Province and flows through Binh Thuan Province and Dong Nai Province for 272 kilometres. The river has a basin area of 4710 km². It is a major tributary of Dong Nai River, which it joins at Tri An Lake, and therefore part...
(Sông La Ngà) flows through four districts in the north-west of the province and is a major tributary of the Dong Nai River
Dong Nai River
Đồng Nai is a river in Vietnam that originates in the Central Highlands of the southern portion of the country. It is approximately 586 km in length.-External links:*, from the UNDP*...
. The largest lake is Song Quan Lake (hồ Sông Quán) in the centre of the province around 30km north of Phan Thiet
Phan Thiết
Phan Thiết town is the capital of Binh Thuan province, in southeastern Vietnam. Phan Thiet is a municipality in central, south central sector, however, the development plan to 2025, it would be municipality Southeast Vietnam. The population of Phan Thiết city in 2005 is roughly 350,000 and is...
. Another major lake is Bien Lac (Biển Lạc) in the north-west of the province.
As of 2007, 50% of the province (394,100ha) are covered with forests, which is high compared to most other provinces of the South Central Coast
Nam Trung Bo
Nam Trung Bộ is one of the regions of Vietnam. It consists of the independent municipality of Đà Nẵng and seven other provinces. The two southern provinces Ninh Thuận and Bình Thuận are sometimes seen as part of the Southeast region.The region has traditionally been one of the main gateways to...
. Forests are mostly located in the province's mountainous regions in the north-west and north-east. Despite its large forested area, the province also has a lot of agricultural land. 284,200ha were used for agriculture in 2007, which is the largest figure among all provinces of the central coast regions (both north central
Bac Trung Bo
Bắc Trung Bộ is one of the regions of Vietnam. It consists of six provinces: Thanh Hóa, Nghệ An, Hà Tĩnh, Quảng Bình, Quảng Trị, Thừa Thiên-Huế...
and south central
Nam Trung Bo
Nam Trung Bộ is one of the regions of Vietnam. It consists of the independent municipality of Đà Nẵng and seven other provinces. The two southern provinces Ninh Thuận and Bình Thuận are sometimes seen as part of the Southeast region.The region has traditionally been one of the main gateways to...
).
Binh Thuan is one of the most arid provinces in Vietnam. Much of the province receives less than 800mm of rain per year. The months from November to April are particularly dry, with less 200mm of rain.
Binh Thuan has reserves of arsenic
Arsenic
Arsenic is a chemical element with the symbol As, atomic number 33 and relative atomic mass 74.92. Arsenic occurs in many minerals, usually in conjunction with sulfur and metals, and also as a pure elemental crystal. It was first documented by Albertus Magnus in 1250.Arsenic is a metalloid...
in the north-western mountains and titanium
Titanium
Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It has a low density and is a strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant transition metal with a silver color....
along its western coast.
Economy
Binh Thuan had a GDP per capita of 11 million VND in 2007, which is the third highest in the South Central CoastNam Trung Bo
Nam Trung Bộ is one of the regions of Vietnam. It consists of the independent municipality of Đà Nẵng and seven other provinces. The two southern provinces Ninh Thuận and Bình Thuận are sometimes seen as part of the Southeast region.The region has traditionally been one of the main gateways to...
after Da Nang
Da Nang
Đà Nẵng , occasionally Danang, is a major port city in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, on the coast of the South China Sea at the mouth of the Han River. It is the commercial and educational center of Central Vietnam; its well-sheltered, easily accessible port and its location on the path of...
and Khanh Hoa Province
Khanh Hoa Province
Khánh Hòa is a province of Vietnam, located in the South Central Coast. It has a population of 1,066,300 and spans an area of 5,197 km². Its capital is Nha Trang...
and slightly higher than the regional average of 10.8 million. The economy has been the fastest growing in the South Central Coast
Nam Trung Bo
Nam Trung Bộ is one of the regions of Vietnam. It consists of the independent municipality of Đà Nẵng and seven other provinces. The two southern provinces Ninh Thuận and Bình Thuận are sometimes seen as part of the Southeast region.The region has traditionally been one of the main gateways to...
with an average yearly growth of almost 14% from 2000 to 2007, with growth of all three sectors of the economy significantly exceeding the regional average. Agriculture, forestry and fishing had an average growth of 7.4%, industry 21.6%, and services 15.4%.
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing
Binh Thuan is a relatively large producer of rice. 434,600 t were harvested in 2007. This is a significant increase from 2000 (321,500 t), while the area used for growing rice did not increase significantly (93,100 ha to 96,400 ha). Around one third of the province's agricultural land is used for rice cultivation, which is less than in many other provinces.| Crop | Area | Output (2007) | % of national | Main Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 1900 ha | 2000 t | 12.4% | Bac Binh Bac Binh Bac Binh , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 108,224. The district covers an area of 1,079 km². The district capital lies at Cho Lau.-References:... (E) |
| Cashew nuts | 30,971 ha | 17,565 t | 5.82% | Duc Linh Duc Linh Duc Linh , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 132,650. The district covers an area of 536 km². The district capital lies at Vo Xu.-References:... , Tanh Linh Tanh Linh Tanh Linh , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 98,679. The district covers an area of 1,174 km². The district capital lies at Lac Tanh. The district is famous for the Tanh Linh national park.-References:... (NW), Ham Tan Ham Tan Ham Tan , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 168,717. The district covers an area of 941 km². The district capital lies at La Gi.-References:... , La Gi La Gi La Gi is a District-level town of Bình Thuận Province Southeast region of Vietnam. Under Republic of Vietnam period, this town was provincial capital of Binh Tuy Prrovince . After Vietnam War, it was the capital of Hàm Tân District... (SW) |
| Pepper | 2091 ha | 2326 t | 2.58% | Duc Linh Duc Linh Duc Linh , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 132,650. The district covers an area of 536 km². The district capital lies at Vo Xu.-References:... (NW) |
| Maize | 19,800 ha | 100,700 t | 2.45% | Ham Tan Ham Tan Ham Tan , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 168,717. The district covers an area of 941 km². The district capital lies at La Gi.-References:... (SW) |
| Rubber | 20,538 ha | 12,332 t | 2.05% | Duc Linh Duc Linh Duc Linh , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 132,650. The district covers an area of 536 km². The district capital lies at Vo Xu.-References:... (NW) |
| Rice | 96,400 ha | 434,600 t | 1.21% | Ham Thuan Nam Ham Thuan Nam Ham Thuan Nam , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 91,114. The district covers an area of 1,052 km². The district capital lies at Thuan Nam.-References:... (central) |
Binh Thuan has increased the area used for some crops significantly over the last few years, including rubber, pepper, and cashew nuts, while cultivation of sugar-cane and sweet potatoes has been shrinking.
There are large fishing grounds off the coast of Binh Thuan and around Phu Quy
Phu Quy
Phu Quy island is a small island located about 100 km from Phan Thiet city, Vietnam. Only the rocky, northern half of the island is inhabited, with a population of 20,698 people.-Geography:...
Island, including shrimp, squid, and tuna. However, their contribution to the local economy is relatively small compared to agriculture.
Forestry has made a very small contribution to the economy of the province and its growth has been slow from 2000 to 2007. The largest increase has actually been in forest cultivation rather than exploitation of forest products.
Industry
Binh Thuan's industry has been booming in the first years of the 21st century, with average an average growth rate of 21.6% until 2007.Binh Thuan's industrial development is currently facing problems of land management. Licensed industrial parks have been found to overlap with titanium reserves and their development may be delayed as a result.
Binh Thuan has seen a decline in state industry from 2000 to 2007. The private sector now makes up most of industrial output and even the foreign-invested sector has overtaken state-owned industry.
Despite its spectacular growth, industry was not able to absorb much of the growth of the labour force. It created 17,200 new jobs between 2000 and 2007, while the slower growing service sector created 44,100 and even agriculture, forestry and fishing created 57,600 jobs.
Transport
Binh Thuan is located along Vietnam's main north-south transport corridors. National Road 1A runs through the province, connecting 6 out of the province's 10 districts to the rest of the country.Binh Thuan's main railway station along the North-South Railway
North-South Railway, Vietnam
The Vietnam North-South Railway, also known as the Reunification Express, is a railway that runs from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City. The total length of this railway is , with a gauge of metre gauge...
is Muong Man Railway Station
Muong Man Railway Station
Muong Man Railway Station is one of the main railway stations on the North-South Railway in Vietnam. It serves the city of Phan Thiet. Phan Thiet has its own railway station, but it is not located on the main North South Railway. It is connected to the main railway line through Muong Man Station...
, located around 10km north-west of Phan Thiet
Phan Thiết
Phan Thiết town is the capital of Binh Thuan province, in southeastern Vietnam. Phan Thiet is a municipality in central, south central sector, however, the development plan to 2025, it would be municipality Southeast Vietnam. The population of Phan Thiết city in 2005 is roughly 350,000 and is...
. Four maller railway station are in Phan Thiet itself and in the east of the province.
The province is connected to the Central Highlands
Tây Nguyên
Tây Nguyên, translated as Western Highlands and sometimes also called Central Highlands, is one of the regions of Vietnam. It contains the provinces of Đắk Lắk, Đắk Nông, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Lâm Đồng....
by two national roads: 28 from Phan Thiet
Phan Thiết
Phan Thiết town is the capital of Binh Thuan province, in southeastern Vietnam. Phan Thiet is a municipality in central, south central sector, however, the development plan to 2025, it would be municipality Southeast Vietnam. The population of Phan Thiết city in 2005 is roughly 350,000 and is...
to Di Linh
Di Linh
Di Linh is a district of Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 154,472. The district covers an area of 1,628 km². The district capital lies at Di Linh....
, Lam Dong Province and Dak Nong Province
Dak Nong Province
Đắk Nông , or Ðắc Nông, is a province of Vietnam. It is located in the country's Central Highlands. The provincial capital is Gia Nghĩa.-Geography:...
and 55 from Vung Tau
Vung Tàu
Vũng Tàu is a city in southern Vietnam. Its population in 2005 was 240,000. The city area is including 13 urban wards and one village. It is the capital of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, and is the crude oil extraction center of Vietnam. It is also known as one of the most beautiful cities of tourism...
to La Gi
La Gi
La Gi is a District-level town of Bình Thuận Province Southeast region of Vietnam. Under Republic of Vietnam period, this town was provincial capital of Binh Tuy Prrovince . After Vietnam War, it was the capital of Hàm Tân District...
and Bao Loc
Bao Loc
Bảo Lộc is a city of Lam Dong province in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam. Bao Loc is famous for its registered trademark: B'lao tea. As of 2003 the town district had a population of 151,915...
, Lam Dong Province.
A port is located near Phan Thiet's city centre. Binh Thuan does not have an airport. The nearest commercial airport is located near Da Lat.
Energy
Ham Thuan hydro-power plant is located in the north-west of the province. Binh Thuan is the site of several new energy projects and will be important for Vietnam's diversification away from hydro-power.Binh Thuan has significant potential for wind power generation, estimated at 3000MW. The wind power project in Tuy Phong District, Binh Thuan Province, will be hooked up to the national electricity grid in autumn 2009. The large wind energy project is expected to help boost regional socio-economic development and pave the way for further exploitation of renewable energy sources in the country. Located on Highway 1A, the section running through Binh Thanh Commune, the Wind Power Plant 1 is about 300 meters from the coast. This is an arid area usually short in rainfall but abundant in wind.
Other wind power projects are in preparation, with 12 licenses issued as of August 2010. However, the land for many of these projected overlaps with land with rich titanium
Titanium
Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It has a low density and is a strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant transition metal with a silver color....
reserves. These overlaps have remained unresolved for several years.
A thermoelectric plant is under construction in Tuy Phong District in the east of the province. It is a cooperation of EVN
EVN
EVN may refer to:* European VLBI Network, an array of European-centric radio telescopes.* Zvartnots International Airport, IATA airport code* Escape Velocity Nova, the third installment of the Escape Velocity computer game series....
and Chinese investors and projected to generate 1200MW of electricity.
Demography
Binh Thuan had a population of 1,170,700 people in 2007. The population grew by 1.35% per year on average between 2000 and 2007. Growth was particularly strong in the cities and towns at 4.42% per year on average. As a result, urbanisation increased from 30.4% in 2000 to 37.5% in 2007, making it one of the most urbanized provinces of the South Central CoastNam Trung Bo
Nam Trung Bộ is one of the regions of Vietnam. It consists of the independent municipality of Đà Nẵng and seven other provinces. The two southern provinces Ninh Thuận and Bình Thuận are sometimes seen as part of the Southeast region.The region has traditionally been one of the main gateways to...
(after Khanh Hoa Province
Khanh Hoa Province
Khánh Hòa is a province of Vietnam, located in the South Central Coast. It has a population of 1,066,300 and spans an area of 5,197 km². Its capital is Nha Trang...
).
Population density ranges from around 1000/km2 in Phan Thiet
Phan Thiết
Phan Thiết town is the capital of Binh Thuan province, in southeastern Vietnam. Phan Thiet is a municipality in central, south central sector, however, the development plan to 2025, it would be municipality Southeast Vietnam. The population of Phan Thiết city in 2005 is roughly 350,000 and is...
to less than 100/km2 in the districts of Bac Binh, Ham Tan, Ham Thuan Nam, and Tanh Linh.
Apart from the majority Kinh
Vietnamese people
The Vietnamese people are an ethnic group originating from present-day northern Vietnam and southern China. They are the majority ethnic group of Vietnam, comprising 86% of the population as of the 1999 census, and are officially known as Kinh to distinguish them from other ethnic groups in Vietnam...
, there are several ethnic minorities in the province. Some Cham communities are in the coastal regions of of eastern Binh Thuan. Other minorities mainly inhabit the mountainous regions along the border to Lam Dong Province. They include Cơ Ho
K'Ho people
The K'Ho are an ethnic group living in the Lâm Đồng province of Vietnam's Central Highlands. They speak a Mon–Khmer language.The Lạch people, a subgroup of K'Ho, is the indigenous group of Lâm Đồng...
, Ra Glai.
Administration
Politically, Bình Thuận is divided into eight districts:- Bắc BìnhBac BinhBac Binh , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 108,224. The district covers an area of 1,079 km². The district capital lies at Cho Lau.-References:...
- Đức LinhDuc LinhDuc Linh , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 132,650. The district covers an area of 536 km². The district capital lies at Vo Xu.-References:...
- Hàm Thuận BắcHam Thuan BacHam Thuan Bac is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.In 2003 the district had a population of 156,535. The district covers an area of . The district capital lies at Ma Lam.-References:...
- Hàm Thuận NamHam Thuan NamHam Thuan Nam , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 91,114. The district covers an area of 1,052 km². The district capital lies at Thuan Nam.-References:...
- Hàm TânHam TanHam Tan , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 168,717. The district covers an area of 941 km². The district capital lies at La Gi.-References:...
- Phú QuýPhu QuyPhu Quy island is a small island located about 100 km from Phan Thiet city, Vietnam. Only the rocky, northern half of the island is inhabited, with a population of 20,698 people.-Geography:...
- Tánh LinhTanh LinhTanh Linh , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 98,679. The district covers an area of 1,174 km². The district capital lies at Lac Tanh. The district is famous for the Tanh Linh national park.-References:...
- Tuy PhongTuy PhongTuy Phong , is a district of Binh Thuan Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 90,819. The district covers an area of 755 km². The district capital lies at Lien Huong....
The provincial capital, Phan Thiết
Phan Thiết
Phan Thiết town is the capital of Binh Thuan province, in southeastern Vietnam. Phan Thiet is a municipality in central, south central sector, however, the development plan to 2025, it would be municipality Southeast Vietnam. The population of Phan Thiết city in 2005 is roughly 350,000 and is...
, is a separate municipality - as well as the town of La Gi
La Gi
La Gi is a District-level town of Bình Thuận Province Southeast region of Vietnam. Under Republic of Vietnam period, this town was provincial capital of Binh Tuy Prrovince . After Vietnam War, it was the capital of Hàm Tân District...
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