Sóc Trăng


Sóc Trăng is a city in Vietnam. It is the capital of Sóc Trăng Province. It was upgraded from a town to a city following decree 22/2007/NĐ-CP on 8 February 2007.

Name

The name is believed to be derived from the Khmer language. The Khmer name for this province is Srok Khleang.

Administrative divisions

Sóc Trăng City is divided into 10 administrative divisions numbered 1 to 10.
The city borders Long Phú District in the east and north, Mỹ Tú District in the west and north, Châu Thành District in the west and Mỹ Xuyên District in the south.

Population

Besides the majority Kinh people, there are also ethnic Chinese and a significant Khmer minority in the city.

Culture

50 of the 200 pagodas in Sóc Trăng Province are located in Sóc Trăng City. Some of the most famous ones are the Khmer Chùa Dơi and Chùa Đất Sét.

Transportation

Highway 1 connects the city to Cà Mau in the south, Cần Thơ, Ho Chi Minh City and cities further north. Regular buses run between these cities. The nearest airport is located in Cần Thơ, which is approximately 60 km from the city's center.

Climate

Notable people