Chương Mỹ
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A district: Chương Mỹ is a rural district located in the southwestern part of Hà Tây province (historically, and now part of the expanded Hà Nội capital city). It is characterized by flat, delta terrain.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Gia đình tôi sống ở huyện Chương Mỹ. (My family lives in Chương Mỹ district.)
- Chương Mỹ có diện tích 225,1 km². (Chương Mỹ has an area of 225.1 km².)
- Sông Đáy chảy qua Chương Mỹ. (The Đáy River flows through Chương Mỹ.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Chương Mỹ" has historical significance. The area was formerly called (since 1466). It was renamed Chương Mỹ when it was incorporated into Hà Nội (1831-1888).
Variants and Related Words
- Huyện Chương Mỹ: Chương Mỹ District. This is the full, formal administrative name.
- Huyện lị của huyện Chương Mỹ là thị trấn Chúc Sơn. (The capital town of Chương Mỹ District is Chúc Sơn township.)
Key Administrative and Geographical Features
- Area: 225.1 square kilometers.
- Population: 253,500 (as of 1997).
- Topography: Flat plains.
- Major River: The Đáy River flows through the district.
- Major Road: National Highway 6 runs through it.
- Administrative Units: Comprises 2 townships (Xuân Mai and the district capital Chúc Sơn) and 31 communes.
Historical Context
Chương Mỹ has been part of several different administrative units throughout history: Hà Đông province (1888-1965), Hà Tây province (1965-1975), Hà Sơn Bình province (1975-1991), and again Hà Tây province (1991-2008). Following a 2008 administrative expansion, it is now a district of Hà Nội.