Núi Thành
Definition
- Proper Noun (Place Name):
- A coastal district: Núi Thành is a district located in the southern part of Quảng Nam province, Vietnam. It is characterized by hills and mountains in the west and coastal plains in the east.
- An administrative unit: It refers specifically to the governmental district, established on December 3, 1983, from the division of the former Tam Kỳ district.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Núi Thành là một huyện của tỉnh Quảng Nam. (Núi Thành is a district of Quảng Nam province.)
- Chúng tôi sẽ đi du lịch qua Núi Thành. (We will travel through Núi Thành.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can specifically refer to Núi Thành township, which is the district's capital.
- Thị trấn Núi Thành khá nhộn nhịp. (Núi Thành township is quite bustling.)
Variants and Related Words
- Huyện Núi Thành: Núi Thành District (the full official name).
- Thị trấn Núi Thành: Núi Thành Township (the district capital).
Key Geographical and Historical Notes
- Geography: The district has an area of 528.2 km², featuring mountains like Núi Chùa (1362m), the Trường Giang and Tam Kỳ rivers, a 37km coastline, and the Phú Ninh reservoir.
- Economy & Infrastructure: The area has mineral resources (gold, lead). National Highway 1A and the North–South Railway run through it.
- Administrative History: It was formed from Tam Kỳ district and was part of Quảng Nam-Đà Nẵng province (1976-1996) before returning to Quảng Nam province in 1996.
Synonyms
- District: An administrative division.
- Region: A specific area of land.