Rice paddy in Kon Tum in the late afternoon sun

            The city centre of Kon Tum is located to the north of the Dak Bla river near the bridge of Quốc lộ (national route) 14 crossing the river. QL 14 is part of the Ho Chi Minh trail during the American War.
Kon Tum has a tropical savanna climate (Aw) that has a pronounced dry season like in Buon Ma Thuot.
Rice is cultivated by Ba Na people in the alluvial plain by the river. Water is fed by the river, which is why they can grow rice in the dry season.

It is a small city compared with Buon Ma Thuot with a population of 168 thousand according to the 2019 statistics. It is different from Buon Ma Thuot in that ethnic minorities have a much larger presence and Ba Na settlements are within a walking distance from the city centre. If you are interested in Montagnards in Vietnam, Kon Tum would be a good base for the exploration.

Kon Tum in the Teto holiday may look idyllic and peaceful, but it was the site of the Battle of Kontum in January 1968, which was fought as part of the Teto Offensive. 
Large scale battles took place here also in 1972 and decisively in 1975.
   

Taken in: Vietnam / Kon Tum / Phường Thắng Lợi (show map)

Taken on: February 14, 2024

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