WELCOME  TO  KON TUM




 

Area: 9,934 sq. km

Population: 314,042

Provincial Capital: Kon Tum Town

 

Districts: Sa Thay, KomPlong, Ngoc Hoi, Dak To, Dakglei

Economic potentialities: agriculture

Kon Tum province lies in Central Tay Nguyen Highlands and shares a border with Laos. More than 50% of the Kon Tum’s population comprises numerous minorities such as Xo Dang, Ba Na, Gie Trieng, Brau, Gia Rai, and Ro Mam.

The climate of Kon Tum is typically tropical with high humidity. The average rainfall is 1,880 mm. The dry season lasts from November to April, and the rainy season, from May to October. Famous sites include Yaly Waterfalls, Kon Tum Prison, and Ho Chi Minh Trail.