Vinh Long Overview

Square: 1,505 Km2

Population: 1.034 millions

Average temperature: 27°C

Administrative map includes 05 outside districts and Vinh Long sub-city

Area phone code: 070.

Minority: Viet,  Hoa, Khmer 

Introduction

The sub-city of Vinh Long is 136 km from HCMC to the west south. This is a typical picture of Cuu Long delta resulted by the well off and diversification of the land between two main rivers, Tien Giang and Hau Giang. Its terrain is quite flat with dense network of rivers and channels and across by national highway No. 1 and No. 53. There are two distinct seasons in province of which raining is from May to October and draught is for the rest Average raining level is about 1,300 – 1,500 annually. With the advantages of alluvium and climate, cultivation is one of its strength that not only for traditional plant is rice but also for thousands tons of fruits every year. Called the land of rivers, Vinh Long has many legends attached to various cultural festivals. Rivers and fruits as well as gardening and infinite scenery has been attracted people to come.

Vinh Long