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Lộc Ninh district

Coordinates: 11°50′35.700″N 106°35′27.700″E / 11.84325000°N 106.59102778°E / 11.84325000; 106.59102778
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Lộc Ninh district
Huyện Lộc Ninh
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Country Vietnam
RegionSoutheast
ProvinceBình Phước
CapitalLộc Ninh
Area
 • Total
333.20 sq mi (862.98 km2)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total
102,291
Time zoneUTC+07:00 (Indochina Time)

Lộc Ninh is a rural district of Bình Phước province in the Southeast region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 102,291.[1] The district covers an area of 862.98 km2. The district capital lies at Lộc Ninh.[1]

Lộc Ninh township was the location of the 1967 "First Battle of Lộc Ninh" and the 1972 "Battle of Lộc Ninh" in the Vietnam War.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 20, 2009.

11°50′35.700″N 106°35′27.700″E / 11.84325000°N 106.59102778°E / 11.84325000; 106.59102778