Điện Biên district
Điện Biên District is a rural district of Điện Biên province in Vietnam’s Northwest region. The district capital is Thanh Xương. As of 2019, it has a population of 93,850 and covers 1,395.99 square kilometers, making it the most populous district in the province. It borders Sơn La province, Mường Chà district, Điện Biên Đông district, Điện Biên Phủ, and Phongsaly province in Laos. The district is divided into 21 communes: Hẹ Muông, Hua Thanh, Mường Lói, Mường Nhà, Mường Pồn, Na Tông, Na Ư, Noong Hẹt, Noong Luống, Núa Ngam, Pa Thơm, Phu Luông, Pom Lót, Sam Mứn, Thanh An, Thanh Chăn, Thanh Hưng, Thanh Luông, Thanh Nưa, Thanh Xương, Thanh Yên.
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