Củ Chi district

District in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Củ Chi is a rural district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Etymology

The Vietnamese word Củ Chi ([kʊw˨˩˦ cɪj˧˧], koo-kee) is derived from the old Mon-Khmer words Tonle Sre (ទន្លេស្រែ, "river of rice-field") or Sre (ស្រែ "rice field").^{[citation needed]}

History

During the Vietnam War from 1967, Củ Chi Base Camp served as base for the 269th Aviation Battalion of the United States Army.

It is famous for its Củ Chi tunnels, which were constructed during the Vietnam War, and served as headquarters for the Viet Cong. Today, the district has many industrial zones.

As of 2010^[update], the district had a population of 355,822. It covers an area of 435 km².^[1] The district capital lies at Củ Chi Town.

Administration

The district consists of 1 town, Củ Chi Town (also the district capital), and 20 communes:

• Communes:

See also

• Củ Chi tunnels

References

1. "HCMC's Population and population density in 2010 by district". HCMC Office of Statistics. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved Feb 4, 2014.