Phu Tho Geography and Natural

Phu Tho is a mountainous province located in the northern part of Vietnam, centrally positioned in the region and serving as the gateway to the northwest of the capital city, Hanoi. To the east, it borders Vinh Phuc province and Hanoi city; to the west, it shares boundaries with Son La province; to the south, it is adjacent to Hoa Binh province, and to the north, it connects with Yen Bai and Tuyen Quang provinces. Phu Tho is situated 50km away from Noi Bai International Airport, 170km from Hai Phong port, and over 200km from the international border gate of Ha Khau (between Lao Cai and Yunnan – China). The province’s territory is a convergence point for three major rivers: the Red River, Da River, and Lo River.

The natural area of the entire province is 3532km2, encompassing 13 urban and rural districts. These include the city of Viet Tri – a first-class urban area, serving as the political, economic, and cultural center of Phu Tho province and renowned as the city of traditional Vietnamese festivals. Other districts and towns comprise Phu Tho town, Cẩm Khê, Đoan Hùng, Hạ Hòa, Lâm Thao, Phù Ninh, Tam Nông, Tân Sơn, Thanh Ba, Thanh Sơn, Thanh Thủy, and Yên Lập.

As of the statistics from 2016, Phu Tho province has a population of around 1.4 million people, representing 21 ethnic groups. Approximately 850,000 individuals (60% of the population) fall within the working age range, with 65% being young labor, and over 20% having received formal training. The majority of this workforce is concentrated in the city of Viet Tri.

Regarding geography and climate, Phu Tho lies within the tropical zone, experiencing monsoons, with an average annual temperature of approximately 23°C. The average annual rainfall is around 1700 mm, and the average humidity is about 86%. The province’s terrain is divided into two regions: the high mountainous region to the west and south, rich in potential for forestry and mineral exploitation, and the low hills and plains interspersed with fields along the Red River, Lo River, and Da River valleys. This area holds potential for industrial, small-scale handicraft, and support industries, as well as processing industries.