An Lão district, Bình Định province

An Lão district
Huyện An Lão
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An Lão district is located in Vietnam
An Lão district
An Lão district
Location of in Vietnam
Coordinates: 14°33′N 108°48′E / 14.550°N 108.800°E / 14.550; 108.800
Country Vietnam
RegionSouth Central Coast
ProvinceBình Định
CapitalAn Lão
Area
 • Total700 km2 (300 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total160,000
 • Density230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indochina Time)

An Lão is a district (huyện) of Bình Định province in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. Having a population of 27,837 (2019), 24,200 (2009) and in 2003 the district had a population of 24,091.[1] The district covers an area of 690 km2. The district capital lies at An Lão.[1][2]

The Battle of An Lão

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The Battle of An Lão occurred in December 1964, ending as a tactical victory for the Việt Cộng, by wresting temporary control of the District Headquarters from the South Vietnamese forces.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Archived from the original on 1 March 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Bình Định".