Hà Tĩnh

Hà Tĩnh is a province in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam, stretching along the Gulf of Tonkin. The terrain shifts between forested mountains in the west, narrow river valleys in the center, and rice fields with fishing villages along the coastal plain.

The administrative unit formed in 1831 during the Nguyễn Dynasty by separating from neighboring territories. The area saw major changes through the Indochina War in the 20th century and later economic reforms following the reunification of the country.

Many residents speak the Nghe Tinh dialect, a regional form of Vietnamese with its own tones and expressions. This dialect connects the people of the province to the neighboring Nghệ An region and shapes everyday communication in markets, workshops, and village gatherings.

National Highway 1A runs through the province and connects the different districts to larger cities in the north and south. Travelers exploring the mountainous areas in the west should allow extra time for winding roads and weather changes.

The Thạch Khê mine in the western part holds Southeast Asia's largest iron ore deposit with estimated reserves exceeding 500 million tonnes. Despite this wealth, development remained limited for decades because the remote location and lack of infrastructure made extraction difficult.

Location: Vietnam

Capital city: Hà Tĩnh

Elevation above the sea: 1,351 m

Shares border with: Nghệ An, Quảng Bình

Website: http://hatinh.gov.vn

GPS coordinates: 18.33333,105.90000

Latest update: December 16, 2025 14:00