Diên Khánh district
Diên Khánh district
Huyện Diên Khánh | |
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Front gate of the old citadel of Diên Khánh | |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Region | South Central Coast |
| Province | Khánh Hòa |
| Capital | Diên Khánh |
| Area | |
• Total | 198 sq mi (513 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
• Total | 134,118 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Diên Khánh is a rural district (huyện) of Khánh Hòa province in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. Diên Khánh is one of the oldest citadels in the south of Vietnam and it is one of the precious vestiges for studying ancient citadels. As of 2003 the district had a population of 134,118. The district covers an area of 513 km². The district capital lies at Diên Khánh.