An Lão is a district (huyện) of Bình Định province in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. Having a population of 27,837 (2019), 24,200 (2009) and in 2003 the district had a population of 24,091.[1] The district covers an area of 690 km2. The district capital lies at An Lão.[1][2]
An Lão district Huyện An Lão | |
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  An Lão district Location of in Vietnam | |
| Coordinates: 14°33′N 108°48′E / 14.550°N 108.800°E | |
| Country |  Vietnam |
| Region | South Central Coast |
| Province | Bình Định |
| Capital | An Lão |
| Area | |
| • Total | 697 km2 (269 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 152,518 |
| • Density | 219/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
The Battle of An Lão
The Battle of An Lão occurred in December 1964, ending as a tactical victory for the Việt Cộng, by wresting temporary control of the District Headquarters from the South Vietnamese forces.