| Vietnamese name | An Giang |
|---|---|
| Area | 3,537 km² |
| Population | about 1.9 million |
| Provincial capital / central city | Long Xuyen City |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon climate. Annual average temperature 27°C. Large-scale flooding in the rainy season. |
Overview
An Giang Province is located in the upper part of the Mekong Delta, bordering Cambodia. It is one of Vietnam's largest rice producing provinces, producing about 4 million tonnes of rice a year. It is also a center of pangasius (catfish) farming, with large-scale production in farming ponds along the Mekong River main stream.
Features of agriculture
Rice cultivation is An Giang Province's core industry. During the flood period (August to November), the fertile sediment carried from the Mekong River serves as natural fertilizer, achieving high productivity. Pangasius farming is also an important pillar of the provincial economy, with farming ponds spreading mainly around the Chau Doc and An Phu districts. Annual output is about 300,000 tonnes.
Main agricultural products
Rice (about 4 million tonnes a year), pangasius (about 300,000 tonnes), mango, vegetables, glutinous rice
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