An Lão district, Bình Định
District in South Central Coast, Vietnam
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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]
An Lão district
Huyện An Lão | |
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 Interactive map of An Lão district | |
  An Lão district Location of in Vietnam | |
| Coordinates: 14°33′N 108°48′E | |
| Country |  Vietnam |
| Region | South Central Coast |
| Province | Bình Định |
| Capital | An Lão |
| Area | |
• Total | 700 km2 (270 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 55,700 |
| • Density | 80/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
The Battle of An Lão
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.
