Châu Phú, Rural district in An Giang Province, Vietnam.
Châu Phú is a rural district in An Giang Province located in the Mekong Delta region. It comprises twelve communes organized around the district capital Cái Dầu, with land shaped by waterways and rice cultivation.
The district grew into an important agricultural center over many decades, becoming a core area for rice production in the region. This development reflected the broader transformation of the Mekong Delta into Vietnam's rice bowl.
Khmer and Vietnamese communities live side by side here, with followers of the Hòa Hảo movement forming an important part of local life. This diversity shapes how people practice their faith and interact in daily routines.
The district lies about 20 kilometers north of Long Xuyên and south of Châu Đốc, making it accessible from both towns. Wear appropriate footwear and bring sun protection when visiting, as the flat terrain can be wet and the sun exposure is strong in this open delta region.
The area sits at roughly 6 meters above sea level and is crisscrossed by a network of waterways that support both farming and fishing. This low elevation makes the land especially vulnerable to seasonal flooding, which shapes local routines and land use.
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