U Minh Thượng District
| U Minh Thượng District Huyện U Minh Thượng | |
|---|---|
| Rural district | |
| Country |
 Vietnam |
| Region | Mekong Delta |
| Province | Kiên Giang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 167.068 sq mi (432.703 km2) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 68,076 |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
U Minh Thượng ("Upper U Minh") is a rural district of Kiên Giang Province in Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. It was established in 2007. U Minh Thuong's dimension is 432.703 km² and its population is 68,076 people. The district is divided into six communes including Thạnh Yên, Thạnh Yên A, An Minh Bắc, Minh Thuận, Vĩnh Hòa and Hòa Chánh.
U Minh Thuong is bordered with Vĩnh Thuận in the east; An Biên and An Minh in the west; Cà Mau Province in the south; and Gò Quao in the north.
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