Mường Tè District Huyện Mường Tè |
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Rural district | |
District location in northern Vietnam |
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Country | Vietnam |
Region | Northwest |
Province | Lai Châu |
Capital | Mường Tè |
Area | |
• Total | 1,420 sq mi (3,679 km2) |
Population (2003) | |
• Total | 47,406 |
Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Mường Tè is a rural district of Lai Châu Province in the Northwest region of Vietnam. As of 2003, the district had a population of 47,406. The district covers an area of 3,679 km². The district capital lies at Mường Tè.Mường is equivalent to Mueang.
The district lies in the western part of Lai Châu Province, to the west of Sin Ho District. Nậm Hàng commune in Mường Tè district is the site of the Lai Châu Dam, currently under construction.
Coordinates: 22°19′59″N 103°34′59″E / 22.333°N 103.583°E