Ngọc Hiển district
District in Cà Mau, Vietnam
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Ngọc Hiển was the southernmost rural district of Cà Mau province before being abolished in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 66,874.[1][2] The district covers an area of 743 km2. The district capital lies at Viên An Đông.[2]
Ngọc Hiển district
Huyện Ngọc Hiển | |
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 Seal | |
 Districts of Cà Mau province | |
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| Country |  Vietnam |
| Province | Cà Mau |
| Founded | 1984: renamed from Năm Căn district |
| Capital | Viên An Đông |
| Area | |
| 287 sq mi (743 km2) | |
| Population (2019 census) | |
| 66,874 | |
| • Density | 233/sq mi (90.0/km2) |
| • Urban | 11,498 |
| • Rural | 55,376 |
| Time zone | UTC+07:00 (Indochina Time) |
| Website | ngochien |
Divisions
Before 2025, the district is divided into the following communes:
- Rạch Gốc (urban municipality)
- Đất Mũi
- Tam Giang Tây
- Tân Ân
- Tân Ân Tây
- Viên An
- Viên An Đông
In 2025, the area was rearranged into 3 communes: Phan Ngọc Hiển, Tân Ân, Đất Mũi.
