Cẩm Phả
Cẩm Phả (ⓘ) is a city of Quảng Ninh Province in the north-east region of Vietnam. It is an important coal exporting port of Vietnam (UNCTAD: VNCPH). As of 2019, the city had a population of 190,232. The city covers an area of 486 km2. The city was promoted from Cẩm Phả District by February 2012. Cẩm Phả was the site of one of the biggest coal mines in south of Asia which has been exploited for almost a century. The coal mine featured on a special commemorative Vietnam stamp in March 1959. Coal still forms the basis of Cẩm Phả's local economy, with other industries including quarrying, lime production, port, agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
Cẩm Phả
Thành phố Cẩm Phả | |
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City (Class-2) | |
| Cẩm Phả City | |
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Seal | |
Cẩm Phả Cẩm Phả Cẩm Phả | |
| Coordinates: 21°01′N 107°19′E | |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Region | Northeast |
| Province | Quảng Ninh |
| Founded | February 21, 2012 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman of the People's Committee | Vũ Quyết Tiến |
| • Chairman of the People's Council | Trần Văn Hùng |
| • Secretary | Trần Văn Hùng |
| Area | |
| • Total | 486.45 km2 (187.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2019 census) | |
| • Total | 190,232 |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (UTC + 7) |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Website | Cẩm Phả City |
The official town website claims several scenic and historical sites in Cẩm Phả, including the Cửa Ông Temple, Rều Island (Monkey Island), Thẻ Vàng Island, the Vũng Đục historical site, and Hang Hanh cave.