Chơn Thành is a town of Bình Phước province, in the region of Vietnam. As of 2021 the town had a population of 121,083.[1] The town covers an area of 390.34 km2. The town seat lies at Hưng Long ward.[1]

Chơn Thành
Thị xã Chơn Thành
Chơn Thành town
Map
Interactive map outlining Chơn Thành
Country Vietnam
RegionSoutheast
ProvinceBình Phước
SeatHưng Long
Area
150.71 sq mi (390.34 km2)
 • Urban
86.51 sq mi (224.06 km2)
Population
 (2021)
121,083
 • Density800/sq mi (310/km2)
 • Urban
94,820
 • Urban density1,100/sq mi (420/km2)
Time zoneUTC+07:00 (Indochina Time)

Chơn Thành was formerly a rural district of Bình Phước province. It gained town status on August 11, 2022.[2]

The stream Ông Thành was the location of the Battle of Ông Thành in the Vietnam War.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
  2. ^ "Establishment of Binh Phu township (Tien Giang province) and Chon Thanh town (Binh Phuoc province)".

11°25′45″N 106°39′26″E / 11.42917°N 106.65722°E / 11.42917; 106.65722