Sóc Sơn

Sóc Sơn là một huyện nằm ở phía bắc thành phố Hà Nội.

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A district: Sóc Sơn is a district located in the northern part of Hanoi City, Vietnam. It is an administrative division.
   • A place name: The name refers specifically to this geographical and political entity, which includes Sóc Sơn Town (the district capital) and many communes.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Sân bay quốc tế Nội Bài nằm ở huyện Sóc Sơn. (Noi Bai International Airport is located in Sóc Sơn district.)
  • Chúng tôi sẽ đi thăm đền Sóc ở Sóc Sơn. (We will visit Soc Temple in Sóc Sơn.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used as a proper noun to designate the specific district. It is often part of official addresses and geographical descriptions.

Variants and Related Words

• Thị trấn Sóc Sơn: Sóc Sơn Town, the capital town of the district.
• Huyện Sóc Sơn: Sóc Sơn District, the full administrative name.

Key Geographical and Historical Notes

• Sóc Sơn District was established on July 5, 1977, from the merger of Đa Phúc and Kim Anh districts and Xuân Hòa town.
• It initially belonged to Vĩnh Phúc province and was incorporated into Hanoi City on December 29, 1978.
• Key features include Noi Bai International Airport, the Cầu and Cà Lồ rivers, and National Highways 3 and 70.
• It is home to historical and cultural sites, such as Soc Temple (Đền Sóc), associated with the legendary hero Saint Gióng.