Sơn La, Province in northwestern Vietnam.
Located in the mountainous region of Vietnam, Son La Province extends over 14,125 square kilometers with elevations reaching 872 meters above sea level.
The Sơn La Prison, constructed by French colonists in 1908, stands as a significant memorial to the independence struggle of the Vietnamese people.
The province contains twelve distinct ethnic groups, including Thai, Hmong, and Muong communities, each maintaining their traditional clothing, festivals, and agricultural methods.
Visitors can reach Son La through National Highway 6 from Hanoi, with the journey taking approximately seven hours by bus or private transportation.
The Son La Hydroelectric Dam ranks as the largest power station in Southeast Asia, generating substantial electricity for the national power grid.
Location: Vietnam
Capital city: Sơn La
Elevation above the sea: 872 m
Shares border with: Yên Bái, Hūaphan, Luang Prabang Province, Điện Biên, Thanh Hóa, Lai Châu, Phú Thọ, Hòa Bình
Website: http://sonla.gov.vn
GPS coordinates: 21.16667,104.00000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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