Phước Sơn District
| Phước Sơn District Huyện Phước Sơn | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Vietnam |
| Region | South Central Coast |
| Province | Quảng Nam |
| Capital | Kham Duc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 441 sq mi (1,141 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 20,141 |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Phước Sơn (
listen) is a rural district (huyện) of Quảng Nam Province in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of .[1] The district covers an area of 1,141 km2 (441 sq mi). The district capital lies at Khâm Đức.[1]
The district was the location of the 1968 Battle of Kham Duc, a major battle of the Vietnam War.
References
- 1 2 "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
Coordinates: 15°25′01″N 107°49′59″E / 15.417°N 107.833°E
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