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Tiên Du district

Coordinates: 21°06′30″N 106°01′30″E / 21.10833°N 106.02500°E / 21.10833; 106.02500
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Tiên Du district
Huyện Tiên Du
Lim Festival (Hội Lim)
Lim Festival (Hội Lim)
Map
Country Vietnam
RegionRed River Delta
ProvinceBắc Ninh
CapitalLim
Area
 • Total42 sq mi (108 km2)
Population
 (2019 census)
 • Total176,460
 • Density4,200/sq mi (1,600/km2)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indochina Time)

Tiên Du is a rural district of Bắc Ninh province in the Red River Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2019, the district had a population of 176,460.[1][2] The district covers an area of 108 km². The district capital lies at Lim.[2]

Among local spirits traditionally worshipped is Thái Giám, a eunuch spirit.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Vietnam: Administrative Division (Provinces and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  2. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 13, 2009.
  3. ^ Opusculum de Sectis Apud Sinenses Et Tunkinenses -Adriano (di St. Thecla) - 2002 p148 "According to Professor Trần Quốc Vượng, this spirit is worshipped in Tiên Du district of Bắc Ninh province. There are several spirits of the eunuchs famous for their service to different dynasties, ...

21°06′30″N 106°01′30″E / 21.10833°N 106.02500°E / 21.10833; 106.02500