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Quế Sơn district

Coordinates: 15°41′N 108°10′E / 15.683°N 108.167°E / 15.683; 108.167
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Quế Sơn district
Huyện Quế Sơn
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Country Vietnam
RegionSouth Central Coast
ProvinceQuảng Nam
CapitalĐông Phú
Area
 • Total
273 sq mi (707 km2)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total
129,190
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indochina Time)

Quế Sơn is a district (huyện) in Quảng Nam province, Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, it was the site of heavy fighting, including Operation Unions I and II. From 1962 to 1967, the southern side of the valley was part of Quảng Tín province.

As of 2003, the district had a population of 129,190.[1] The district covers an area of 707 km². The district capital lies at Đông Phú.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 20, 2009.

15°41′N 108°10′E / 15.683°N 108.167°E / 15.683; 108.167