Phong Nha

Phong Nha
Thị trấn Phong Nha
Phong Nha township
Phong Nha
Location in Vietnam
Coordinates: 17°36′43″N 106°18′19″E / 17.61194°N 106.30528°E / 17.61194; 106.30528
Country Vietnam
RegionNorth Central Coast
ProvinceQuảng Bình
DistrictBố Trạch District
Area
  Total
38.41 sq mi (99.48 km2)
Population
  Total
12.475
  Density320/sq mi (125/km2)
Time zoneUTC+7 (UTC + 7)

Phong Nha is a township (thị trấn) in Bố Trạch District, Quảng Bình Province, North Central Coast Region of Vietnam. The township was formerly the rural commune of Sơn Trạch.

Phong Nha township is located by Son River and contains part of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, a UNESCO's World Heritage Site. Tourist service facilities for this national park are located in this township. Phong Nha was a fierce battlefield during the Vietnam War. The local inhabitants live mainly on agriculture and tourism.