Da Lat Description

Da Lat city is probably one of Vietnams most well known vacation destination. Since the turn of the century, Da Lat has been the vacation spot for well-to-do vietnamese and foreigners. It is the unofficial honeymoon mecca of Vietnam.

Da Lat Overview

Area: 390.5 sq. km

Population: 197 thousand habitants (2007)

Administrative divisions:

-Wards:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

-Communes:Xuan Tho, Xuan Truong, Ta Nung, Tram Hanh

Ethnic groups: Mnong, Ma, Co Ho...

Da Lat Geography

Dalat, capital of Lam Dong Province, is located approximately 308km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. At an elevation of 1,500m, Dalat bears the look of an Old French city. It was founded in 1897 when Doctor Alexandre Yersin recommended that the area be developed as a resort town.

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