Sa Thầy district
District in Kon Tum, Vietnam
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Sa Thầy is a rural district of Kon Tum province in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam.
Geography
Sa Thầy is a very mountainous district, with many hydroelectric dam projects located along the major rivers. The district has one of the lowest population densities in Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 29,605.[1] The district covers an area of 2,412 square kilometres (931 sq mi). The district capital lies at Sa Thầy.[1]
History
Its name Sa-thầy in Kinh language is originated from Eă Yăgrai in Yagrai language, which means "the stream of the dragon".
