Can Gio District (Ho Chi Minh City)

Vietnam / Dong Nam Bo / Vung Tau / Ho Chi Minh City
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Can Gio is a coastal suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nam Bo, Vietnam.
This district is located 50 km from downtown Ho Chi Minh City. In 1997, this district had an area of 714 km², population of 55,173, comprising Kinh people (80%), Khmer Krom and Cham people. Can Gio district includes township Can Thanh and 6 communes (xã): Bình Khánh, An Thới Đông, Lý Nhơn, Tam Thôn Hiệp, Long Hòa and Thạnh An. Can Gio is home to Can Gio Mangrove Forest, a biosphere reserve listed by UNESCO. Can Gio shares borders with Nhon Trach, Vung Tau by the rivers and South China Sea.
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Coordinates:   10°31'22"N   106°52'25"E
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