Tuy An district

Tuy An District Huyện Tuy An
District
View of Bãi Xép An beach
Tuy An District Location of in Vietnam
Coordinates: 13°16′00″N 109°12′30″E / 13.26667°N 109.20833°E / 13.26667; 109.20833
Country	Vietnam
Province	Phú Yên
Capital	Chí Thạnh (now part of Tuy An Bắc Commune)
Area
• Total	408 km^2 (158 sq mi)
Population  (2023)
• Total	123,727
• Density	303/km^2 (785/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+07:00 (Indochina Time)

Tuy An District (Vietnamese: Huyện Tuy An) is a rural district (huyện) in Phú Yên Province in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. It is known for its coastal landscapes, historical sites, and natural attractions.

Geography

Tuy An District is located in the northern part of Phú Yên Province, bordering the East Sea to the east. It has a total area of approximately 408 km².^[1] The district features a mix of coastal plains, hills, and beaches. Notable natural features include rocky coastlines and lagoons. The district is traversed by National Route 1 and the North–South railway. Ongoing infrastructure projects include the Quy Nhơn – Chí Thạnh and Chí Thạnh – Vân Phong expressways.

Administrative divisions

As of 2025, following administrative reorganizations, Tuy An District consists of 5 communes (xã):^[2][3]

• Tuy An Bắc
• Tuy An Đông
• Tuy An Nam
• Tuy An Tây
• Ô Loan

Prior to the 2025 mergers, the district had 1 town (thị trấn) and 14 communes.

History

The area of Tuy An has a long history dating back to the 17th century. From 1611 to 1899, it was part of Đồng Xuân District. In 1899, Tuy An Prefecture was established, encompassing several communes. After the August Revolution in 1945, it was renamed Công Ái Prefecture and later became Tuy An District in 1947. During the Vietnam War era, it was redesignated as a district under various administrations. Post-1975, following reunification, Tuy An was merged and split several times, including a brief merger with Đồng Xuân in 1977 to form Xuân An District, which was dissolved in 1978. Further adjustments occurred in the 1980s and 2000s, with the most recent being the 2020 merger of An Hải and An Hòa into An Hòa Hải, and the major 2025 reorganization reducing the number of administrative units to five communes.^[4] Archaeological discoveries include hundreds of ancient stone tombs on A Man Mountain, dating back centuries, whose origins remain mysterious.^[5] A set of stone lithophones (đàn đá) was discovered in 1990 in An Nghiệp Commune.^[6]

Economy

The economy of Tuy An is primarily based on agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The district is famous for its watermelon and other melon varieties, particularly in areas like Gành Dưa.^[7] Coastal communities rely on seafood harvesting and aquaculture. Tourism has grown significantly due to the district's natural beauty and historical sites. Infrastructure improvements, such as the reconstruction of Ông Cọp Bridge, the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam, support local economic development.^[8] Recent investments include over 3,400 billion VND for a coastal road connecting Tuy Hòa City to Tuy An.^[9]

Notable sites

Tuy An is home to several tourist attractions:

• Gành Đá Đĩa: A national scenic spot featuring unique hexagonal basalt columns resembling stacked plates.^[10]
• Đầm Ô Loan: A large lagoon known for its seafood and scenic views.
• Mằng Lăng Church: A historic Catholic church built in 1892, one of the oldest in Vietnam.
• Bãi Xép: A picturesque beach featured in films.
• Thác Vực Hòm: A waterfall with rock formations similar to Gành Đá Đĩa.^[11]
• Làng đá Phú Hạnh: A village with traditional stone fences and houses.^[12]

Other sites include Chùa Đá Trắng, Hòn Yến, and ancient ruins.

References

1. "Tin tức - UBND huyện Tuy An". UBND huyện Tuy An. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
2. "Tên gọi dự kiến của 34 xã, phường ở Phú Yên". Lao Động. April 15, 2025. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
3. "Tỉnh Phú Yên sau sắp xếp đơn vị hành chính còn 27 xã và 7 phường". Tuổi Trẻ. April 15, 2025. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
4. "Tuy An (huyện) – Wikipedia tiếng Việt" (in Vietnamese). Wikipedia. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
5. "Hàng trăm mộ cổ bí ẩn trên núi A Man". VnExpress. February 2, 2025. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
6. "Phát hiện 14 thanh đá giống đàn đá Tuy An". VnExpress. June 13, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
7. "Tìm về 'vùng đất Mai An Tiêm' ở Gành Dưa". VnExpress. June 22, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
8. "Dựng lại cầu gỗ dài nhất Việt Nam". VnExpress. January 6, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
9. "Phú Yên đầu tư hơn 3.400 tỷ đồng làm đường ven biển". VnExpress. February 16, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
10. "Khám phá tiềm năng du lịch tại Tuy An, Phú Yên". Lao Động. October 21, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
11. "Đến thác Vực Hòm khám phá 'gành Đá Đĩa' trên núi". Tuổi Trẻ. August 30, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
12. "Làng đá bên biển Phú Yên". Tuổi Trẻ. May 3, 2025. Retrieved November 17, 2025.