Diên Khánh

Located at an elevation of 8 meters, Diên Khánh district extends across 513 square kilometers of land in the South Central Coast region.

The district features a fortified citadel built in 1793, incorporating hexagonal walls, four operational gates, and a surrounding moat measuring 10 meters in width.

The district's architecture reflects the influence of French military engineering through its Vauban-style citadel design, which contains former royal palaces and administrative buildings.

Diên Khánh maintains a network of agricultural zones and administrative facilities that serve its population of over 134,000 residents across multiple communes.

The citadel's defensive system includes 3.5-meter-high walls with corner fortresses equipped with cannon positions and a continuously flooded moat system.

Location: Khánh Hòa

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

GPS coordinates: 12.25972,109.10122

Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:38