Quan Hoá
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A district: Quan Hoá is a district located in the northwest of Thanh Hoá Province, Vietnam. It is characterized by mountainous terrain with an average elevation of 600 meters.
- A town: Quan Hoá is also the name of the township (thị trấn) that serves as the district's administrative capital.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Quan Hoá là một huyện miền núi của tỉnh Thanh Hoá. (Quan Hoá is a mountainous district of Thanh Hoá province.)
- Thị trấn Quan Hoá nằm bên sông Mã. (Quan Hoá town is situated by the Mã River.)
Advanced Usage
- Geographical Context: The term is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific administrative and geographical entity. It is not used in a general or metaphorical sense.
Variants and Related Words
- Huyện Quan Hoá: Quan Hoá District.
- Huyện Quan Hoá có diện tích 991,5 km². (Quan Hoá District has an area of 991.5 km².)
Synonyms
- District: An administrative division.
- Township: A small town serving as an administrative center.
Related Information
- Demographics: The population includes ethnic groups such as Thái, Mường, and Kinh.
- Geography: The terrain is primarily low mountains, with the Pha Phong peak (1587m), interspersed with slopes and valleys. The Mã and Luông rivers flow through the area.
- Infrastructure: National Route 15 (Đường 15) runs through the district.