1. Geographic location:

It is located in the southeast of the center of Nhon Trach district and about 10 km from the district’s center.

2. Natural land area:

The commune’s natural land area is approximately 14,756,7878 ha, accounting for 35.92% of the district’s land area.

Phuoc An commune belongs to Nhon Trach district and its location and boundary is determined as follows:

- Phuoc An borders on Long Tan, Hiep Phuoc and Long Tho communes, Nhon Trach district, Dong Nai province to the north.

- Phuoc An borders on Can Gio district, Ho Chi Minh city across Dong Tranh river to the south.

- Phuoc An borders on My Xuan commune, Chau Thanh district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province to the east.

- Phuoc An borders on Vinh Thanh commune, Nhon Trach district, Dong Nai province to the west.

3. Administrative unit:

Phuoc An commune is divided into 4 hamlets Ba Truong, Bau Bong, Vung Gam, and Quoi Thanh.

4. Terrain:

Phuoc An commune has many large rivers and streams that are its natural boundary and also belong to Nhon Trach district. In addition, it has a special-use forest with many small rivers and canals connecting to big rivers such as Go Gia, Dong Tranh and Thi Vai rivers to the southeast of the region.

5. Climate:

Phuoc An is located in a monsoon climate with two seasons.

Humidity:

Average temperature: 26 Celsius degrees.

Highest temperature: 29 Celsius degrees.

Lowest temperature: 24 Celsius degrees.

6. Population:

Total population: 12,067 people.

The total number of households: 3,344.

- Ethnic groups: Kinh, Khmer, Tay, and Chinese Vietnamese.

- Religions: Caodaisim, Hoa Hao, Protestantism, and Buddhism.

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