Sơn La province

Sơn La (Vietnamese: [ʂəːn˧˧ laː˧˧] ^ⓘ) is a province nestled in the northwestern part of Vietnam, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The province is characterized by rolling hills, lush valleys, and terraced rice fields that paint a mesmerizing tapestry of green hues. Home to diverse ethnic communities, including the Thai, H'Mong, and Muong people, Son La showcases a vibrant mosaic of traditions and customs.

Sơn La province Tỉnh Sơn La
Province
Mường La Mountain  • Sơn La Dam  • Dải Yếm Waterfall  • Bản Phúc Mountain  • Mộc Châu Mountain  • Quỳnh Nhai Mountain pass  • Pha Đin Mountain pass  • Sơn La City
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Location of Sơn La within Vietnam
Coordinates: 21°10′N 104°0′E / 21.167°N 104.000°E / 21.167; 104.000
Country	Vietnam
Region	Northwest
Capital	Sơn La
Subdivision	1 city, 11 rural districts
Government
• Type	Province
• Body	Sơn La Provincial People's Council
• Chairman of People's Council	Nguyễn Thái Hưng
• Chairman of People's Committee	Hoàng Quốc Khánh
Area [1][2]
• Province	14,123.5 km2 (5,453.1 sq mi)
Population  (2022)[3]
• Province	1,300,000
• Density	92/km2 (240/sq mi)
• Urban	202,589
Ethnic groups [3]
• Thái	53.61%
• Vietnamese[4]	16.26%
• Mông	16.06%
• Mường	6.78%
• Xinh Mun	2.17%
• Others	5.12%
GDP[5]
• Province	VND 47.223 trillion US$ 2.051 billion
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Area codes	212
ISO 3166 code	VN-05
Website	www.sonla.gov.vn

Sơn La Dam, the largest hydroelectric power station in Southeast Asia.^[6] is located in this province.