WELCOME  TO  PHU THO




 

Area: 3,465 sq. km

Population: 1,261,500

Provincial Capital: Viet Tri City

 

Districts: Ha Hoa, Thanh Ba, Doan Hung, Song Thao, Yen Lap, Thanh Son, Tam Thanh, Phong Chau

Economic potentialities: industry, agriculture, and forestry

Phu Tho is located in the North Vietnam Plains and Midlands. It is bordered by Yen Bai and Tuyen Quang to the north, Vinh Phuc and Ha Tay to the east, Hoa Binh to the south, and Son La to the west. The main ethnic group living in this area is the Kinh with a small proportion of Mnong, Dao, and San Diu.

The annual average temperature varies between 24 and 25°C and the average relative humidity ranges between 80 to 90 %.

The main attractions in this province are the Hung Kings Temple, Hy Cuong Communal House, and Bang Lai Pagoda.