Điện Biên district
Điện Biên District
Huyện Điện Biên | |
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District location in northern Vietnam | |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Region | Northwest |
| Province | Điện Biên |
| Capital | Thanh Xương |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,395.99 km2 (538.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 93,850 |
| • Density | 67/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Điện Biên (ⓘ) is a district of Vietnam's Điện Biên province. As of 2019, it had a population of 93,850 people, covering an area of 1395.99 km², making it the most populous district in the province. The district capital lies at Thanh Xương. It is bordered by Sơn La province, Mường Chà district, Điện Biên Đông district, Điện Biên Phủ, and Phongsaly province of Laos.