Phong Nha

Phong Nha is a township (thị trấn) in Bố Trạch District, Quảng Bình Province, North Central Coast Region of Vietnam. The township was formerly the rural commune of Sơn Trạch.

The entry of Phong Nha Cave

Phong Nha Thị trấn Phong Nha
Township (Class-5)
Phong Nha township
Phong Nha Location in Vietnam
Coordinates: 17°36′43″N 106°18′19″E
Country	Vietnam
Region	North Central Coast
Province	Quảng Bình
District	Bố Trạch District
Area
• Total	38.41 sq mi (99.48 km^2)
Population
• Total	12.475
• Density	320/sq mi (125/km^2)
Time zone	UTC+7 (UTC + 7)

Phong Nha township is located by Son River and contains part of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, a UNESCO's World Heritage Site.[1] Tourist service facilities for this national park are located in this township. Phong Nha was a fierce battlefield during the Vietnam War. The local inhabitants live mainly on agriculture and tourism.

Notes and references

1. "Deep in Vietnam, Exploring a Colossal Cave" article by David W. Lloyd in the travel section of The New York Times October 31, 2014