Quảng Ngãi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quảng Ngãi
Thành phố Quảng Ngãi
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| Quảng Ngãi City | ||
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 Quảng Ngãi
Location in Vietnam
Quảng Ngãi
Location in Southeast Asia
Quảng Ngãi
Location in Asia
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| Country |  Vietnam |
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| Province | Quảng Ngãi Province | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 160.1534 km2 (61.8356 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 278.496 | |
| • Density | 1.738/km2 (4.50/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+07:00 (Indochina Time) | |
| Climate | Am | |
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Quảng Ngãi is a city located in central Vietnam. It is the capital city of Quảng Ngãi Province. Quảng Ngãi City shares borders with Tư Nghĩa District to the south and west. It also borders Sơn Tịnh District to the northwest and Bình Sơn District to the north. The city covers an area of about 160 square kilometers. In 2019, its population was around 278,496 people.
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Climate in Quảng Ngãi
Quảng Ngãi has a tropical monsoon climate. This means it is very warm or hot all year round. Temperatures can drop a bit between October and March. The city has a rainy season from September to December. During this time, there is a high chance of typhoons. The dry season lasts from January to August.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 33.6 (92.5) |
35.3 (95.5) |
37.6 (99.7) |
39.4 (102.9) |
40.2 (104.4) |
41.4 (106.5) |
40.3 (104.5) |
40.4 (104.7) |
39.0 (102.2) |
34.6 (94.3) |
33.7 (92.7) |
32.4 (90.3) |
41.4 (106.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25.7 (78.3) |
27.1 (80.8) |
29.4 (84.9) |
32.1 (89.8) |
34.0 (93.2) |
34.6 (94.3) |
34.6 (94.3) |
34.2 (93.6) |
32.3 (90.1) |
29.8 (85.6) |
27.7 (81.9) |
25.6 (78.1) |
30.6 (87.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 21.7 (71.1) |
22.5 (72.5) |
24.4 (75.9) |
26.7 (80.1) |
28.5 (83.3) |
29.1 (84.4) |
29.0 (84.2) |
28.6 (83.5) |
27.4 (81.3) |
25.9 (78.6) |
24.3 (75.7) |
22.4 (72.3) |
25.9 (78.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.4 (66.9) |
19.9 (67.8) |
21.4 (70.5) |
23.5 (74.3) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.2 (77.4) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.4 (75.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
22.1 (71.8) |
20.3 (68.5) |
22.9 (73.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 12.4 (54.3) |
14.1 (57.4) |
13.4 (56.1) |
17.3 (63.1) |
19.6 (67.3) |
20.0 (68.0) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.6 (69.1) |
17.0 (62.6) |
15.5 (59.9) |
12.9 (55.2) |
12.4 (54.3) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 127.2 (5.01) |
43.3 (1.70) |
40.0 (1.57) |
45.8 (1.80) |
90.6 (3.57) |
96.9 (3.81) |
89.8 (3.54) |
134.7 (5.30) |
319.6 (12.58) |
644.2 (25.36) |
586.1 (23.07) |
303.3 (11.94) |
2,529.7 (99.59) |
| Average rainy days | 15.3 | 8.5 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 9.7 | 12.4 | 16.2 | 20.9 | 21.9 | 21.3 | 154.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 87.2 | 86.2 | 84.9 | 83.0 | 80.3 | 78.5 | 78.7 | 80.1 | 84.3 | 87.2 | 88.1 | 88.2 | 83.9 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 121.7 | 153.4 | 204.0 | 277.5 | 253.1 | 235.2 | 241.2 | 222.7 | 183.8 | 154.4 | 113.9 | 85.8 | 2,203.3 |
| Source 1: Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: The Yearbook of Indochina (1932-1933) | |||||||||||||
Fun Places to Visit
Quảng Ngãi is a city with many interesting places to explore. While it's not a huge tourist spot yet, it has some unique attractions. English might not be widely spoken, but you can still have a great time.
Here are some cool places to check out:
- Mỹ Lai Massacre Memorial Museum: This museum is about 12 kilometers from Quảng Ngãi. It teaches visitors about an important historical event.
- Ba Tơ Garden: A nice garden where you can relax and enjoy nature.
- Quảng Ngãi Square: Located on Phạm Văn Đồng street, this is a central gathering place in the city.
- Trà Khúc River: A beautiful river that flows through the city.
- Tam Thương Quay: A quay or dock area, possibly with views of the river.
- Thiên Bút Hill: A hill that offers good views of the surrounding area.
- General Museum of Quảng Ngãi Province: Here you can learn about the history and culture of the province.
- Ly Son Island: A beautiful island not far from the coast, known for its volcanic landscape and garlic farms.
- My Khe Beach: A lovely beach where you can enjoy the sun and sand.
- Châu Sa Champa Citadel: These are the ancient ruins of a fortress from the Champa kingdom.
Getting Around
It's easy to travel to and from Quảng Ngãi.
- By Train: The city has a train station called Quảng Ngãi railway station. It connects to the main North-South Railways line in Vietnam.
- By Air: If you want to fly, the closest airport is Chu Lai International Airport. It is located in the nearby province of Quảng Nam.
Famous People from Quảng Ngãi
Many notable people have come from Quảng Ngãi. Here are a few examples:
- Politicians: People who work in government, like Phạm Văn Đồng and Trần Đức Lương.
- Business Leaders: Entrepreneurs such as Nguyễn Văn Đạt and Cao Thị Ngọc Dung.
- Educators: People involved in teaching and schools, like Lê Vinh Danh.
- Religious Figures: Spiritual leaders such as Thích Nhất Hạnh.
- Athletes: Sports stars like Nguyễn Trần Duy Nhất and Phạm Thị Bình.
- Artists: Creative people like singers Dương Ngọc Thái and Thanh Tuấn.
- Musicians: Composers and performers such as Trương Quang Lục.
- Generals: Military leaders like Trần Văn Trà and Phạm Kiệt.
Education
Quảng Ngãi is home to important schools. One well-known school is:
- Le Khiet High School for the Gifted: This school is for students who show special talents and abilities.
