Cần Thơ facts for kids
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Cần Thơ
Phong Dinh
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| City of Cần Thơ Thành phố Cần Thơ |
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| Nickname(s):
Western Metropolis (Tây Đô)
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| Country |  Vietnam |
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| Region | Mekong Delta | |
| Founded | 1789 | |
| Seat | Ninh Kiều | |
| Subdivision | 5 urban districts, 4 rural districts | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Municipality (Class-1) | |
| • Body | Cần Thơ People's Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Municipality | 1,440.40 km2 (556.14 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2024)
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| • Municipality | 1.507.187 | |
| • Density | 1.046/km2 (2.71/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 994.704 | |
| • Rural | 513.483 | |
| Ethnic groups | ||
| • Vietnamese | 97.47% | |
| • Khmer | 1.59% | |
| • Hoa | 0.88% | |
| • Others | 0.06% | |
| Time zone | UTC+07:00 (ICT) | |
| Postal code |
94xxx
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| Area codes | 292 | |
| ISO 3166 code | VN-CT | |
| License plate | 65 | |
| GRP (Nominal) | 2022 | |
| - Total | ₫107,695 billion (US$4.68 billion) | |
| - Per capita | ₫94.5 million (US$3,851) | |
| Climate | Aw | |
| International airports | Can Tho International Airport | |
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Cần Thơ, also called Can Tho, is the fourth-largest city in Vietnam. It is the biggest city in the Mekong Delta region.
Cần Thơ is famous for its floating markets, where people buy and sell goods on boats. It also has villages where rice paper is made and many pretty rural canals. About 1.5 million people live here as of 2024. The city is on the south bank of the Hậu River, which is a branch of the Mekong River.
In 2007, the Cần Thơ Bridge collapsed, which was a very sad event for Vietnam. Later, in 2011, the Cần Thơ International Airport opened, making it easier to travel to the city.
Cần Thơ is known as the "Western Metropolis" (Tây Đô). It is about 169 kilometers (105 miles) away from Hồ Chí Minh City.
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History of Cần Thơ
During the Vietnam War, Cần Thơ was an important military center. It was the main base for a part of the South Vietnamese army. This army division helped protect the city and nearby areas.
Before 1975, Cần Thơ was part of a province called Phong Dinh. The army units in this area were involved in important actions to keep the region safe.
How Cần Thơ is Governed
Cần Thơ is a special city in Vietnam. It is an independent municipality, which means it has the same level of importance as a province. It was created in 2004 when the old Cần Thơ Province was split into two new areas: Cần Thơ City and Hậu Giang Province.
Districts of Cần Thơ
Cần Thơ is divided into nine smaller areas called districts.
- 5 city districts:
- Bình Thủy
- Cái Răng
- Ninh Kiều
- Ô Môn
- Thốt Nốt
- 4 rural districts:
- Cờ Đỏ
- Phong Điền
- Thới Lai
- Vĩnh Thạnh
These districts are further divided into smaller towns, communes, and wards. Ninh Kiều is the main district. It has the famous Ninh Kiều port and is the most populated and richest part of the city.
Cần Thơ shares its borders with several other provinces. These include An Giang, Hậu Giang, Kiên Giang, Vĩnh Long, and Đồng Tháp.
Getting Around Cần Thơ
Cần Thơ is well-connected to other parts of Vietnam. You can reach it by National Route 1A or by flying into Cần Thơ International Airport.
The city's bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia. There is also a six-lane expressway being built to connect Cần Thơ with Hồ Chí Minh City. You can also take fast Hydrofoil boats between the two cities.
If you are coming from Phú Quốc island, you can use a ferry, bus, or taxi to get to Cần Thơ. Once in the city, you can use taxis, Grab motorbikes, buses, or vans to travel around.
Fun Things to Do in Cần Thơ
The Mekong Delta region is often called the "rice basket of Vietnam." This is because it produces more than half of the country's rice! People in Vietnam have a saying about Cần Thơ:
Cần Thơ gạo trắng nước trong,
Ai đi đến đó lòng không muốn về.Cần Thơ with its white rice and clear waters.
For those who visit, who would ever want to leave.
Cần Thơ is very famous for its Cai Rang Floating Market. Here, people buy and sell all sorts of things right on the river from their boats. It's a very unique and lively place to visit!
The city also offers many delicious tropical fruits. You can find pomelo, longan, jackfruit, mango, guava, banana, rambutan, mangosteen, dragon fruit, and even durian here. The Cần Thơ City Museum is a great place to learn about the city's past.
Popular Tourist Spots
- Cần Thơ Bridge
- Thiền viện Trúc Lâm Phương Nam (a peaceful Buddhist temple)
- Nam Nhã Pagoda
- Bình Thủy Temple
- The historic Bình Thủy house (nhà cổ Bình Thủy, built in 1870). It has a cool mix of French and Asian building styles.
- Ninh Kiều Quay
- Cần Thơ pedestrian bridge
- Cái Răng Floating Market and Phong Điền Floating Market
- Bằng Lăng Stork Sanctuary (a place to see many storks)
- Taking a canal tour to explore the waterways
- Cần Thơ Cathedral
- Ông Chinese Pagoda
- Pitu Khôsa Răngsây Khmer Pagoda
- Quang Đức Pagoda
- Long Quang Pagoda
- Lưu Hữu Phước Park
- Phật Học Pagoda
- Mỹ Khánh tourist village
- Cần Thơ seminary
Learning in Cần Thơ
Cần Thơ has many schools and universities. Some of the main ones include:
- Cần Thơ University
- Cần Thơ University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- Tây Đô University
- Nam Cần Thơ University
- Singapore International School at Can Tho
These places help students learn about many different subjects, from farming to technology.
Cần Thơ's Climate
Cần Thơ has a tropical wet and dry climate. This means it has two main seasons:
- Rainy season: From May to November
- Dry season: From December to April
The weather is usually warm, with an average temperature of about 27°C (81°F). The air is quite humid, around 83% on average. The city gets about 1800 mm (71 inches) of rain each year.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 34.2 (93.6) |
35.2 (95.4) |
38.5 (101.3) |
40.0 (104.0) |
38.3 (100.9) |
37.3 (99.1) |
36.8 (98.2) |
35.5 (95.9) |
35.2 (95.4) |
35.8 (96.4) |
34.7 (94.5) |
34.0 (93.2) |
40.0 (104.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.2 (86.4) |
31.2 (88.2) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.9 (93.0) |
33.2 (91.8) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.2 (88.2) |
31.1 (88.0) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
29.7 (85.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.4 (77.7) |
26.1 (79.0) |
27.3 (81.1) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.3 (81.1) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.9 (80.4) |
25.7 (78.3) |
26.9 (80.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.3 (72.1) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.9 (75.0) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.3 (75.7) |
23.0 (73.4) |
24.1 (75.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 14.8 (58.6) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.5 (63.5) |
19.2 (66.6) |
18.7 (65.7) |
19.0 (66.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.7 (67.5) |
17.8 (64.0) |
18.7 (65.7) |
17.5 (63.5) |
16.5 (61.7) |
14.8 (58.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 10.0 (0.39) |
3.8 (0.15) |
15.4 (0.61) |
41.8 (1.65) |
223.0 (8.78) |
309.7 (12.19) |
336.0 (13.23) |
337.9 (13.30) |
451.4 (17.77) |
300.9 (11.85) |
137.1 (5.40) |
41.5 (1.63) |
1,967.5 (77.46) |
| Average rainy days | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 5.6 | 16.4 | 19.9 | 21.5 | 21.6 | 22.1 | 21.8 | 13.6 | 6.5 | 153.3 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 80.9 | 79.4 | 77.9 | 78.2 | 83.7 | 86.0 | 86.2 | 87.0 | 87.1 | 86.2 | 84.3 | 82.1 | 83.4 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 244.9 | 243.0 | 280.8 | 258.8 | 210.3 | 175.8 | 183.2 | 179.5 | 165.9 | 178.0 | 192.7 | 215.3 | 2,524.3 |
| Source: Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology | |||||||||||||
Cần Thơ's Economy
Cần Thơ has grown a lot over the years. Today, it is a very important center for business, culture, science, and technology in the Mekong Delta. It has a large port for ships and two industrial areas where many businesses operate.
Cities Cần Thơ is Friends With
Cần Thơ has special relationships with other cities around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities."
Kaposvár, Hungary
Riverside, United States
Shantou, China
Famous People from Cần Thơ
- Lưu Hữu Phước (1921–1989), a famous composer
- Nguyễn Huỳnh Kim Duyên (born 1995), a beauty queen and model
- Lana Condor (born 1997), an actress
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Cần Thơ market
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Museum of People's Armed Forces
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Cần Thơ Museum
See also
In Spanish: Cần Thơ para niños
