Phúc Yên

Phúc Yên is a city in Vĩnh Phúc Province in the Red River Delta region of Vietnam.[1] As of 2003 the district had a population of 83,352.[2] The district covers an area of 120 km². The district capital lies at Phúc Yên.[2] The city is on National Route 2 heading North-West out of Hanoi to the town of Vĩnh Yên.[3]

Phúc Yên
Thành phố Phúc Yên
City (Class-3)
Phúc Yên City
Hồ Đại Lải
Hồ Đại Lải
Interactive map outlining Phúc Yên
Phúc Yên is located in Vietnam
Phúc Yên
Phúc Yên
Location of Phúc Yên in Vietnam
Coordinates: 21°14′N 105°42′E
Country Vietnam
ProvinceVĩnh Phúc
CapitalPhúc Yên
Area
 • Total120 km2 (50 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total83,352
 • Density1,295/km2 (3,350/sq mi)
Websitephucyen.vinhphuc.gov.vn

References
  1. Atlas of the World, Oxford University Press, 2011, p. 226.
  2. "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
  3. Tim Doling North East VietNam: mountains and ethnic minorities 2000 Page 52 "Leaving the capital, National Road 2 heads through Phúc Yên to the town of Vĩnh Yên, 53 kilometres north west of Hà Nội."
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