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Tam Kỳ

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Tam Kỳ is a city in Vietnam. It sits on the South Central Coast.

Administration map of Tam Ky City, Quangnam Province
Administration map of Tam Ky City, Quangnam Province

The city was once the capital of Quảng Nam province. Now it is part of Da Nang. In 2019, the city had 122,374 people living there. It is a place with many beautiful, clean beaches. People also visit to eat famous local food. You can try Tam Kỳ chicken rice. This dish is known all across the country. You can also eat My Quang noodles there.

The weather in Tam Kỳ follows a tropical monsoon pattern. This means the air is often warm. The city has a dry season from February to April. During these months, there is very little rain. Some people say it is almost like a rainforest climate. This is because the dry season is quite short. The weather helps shape life in this coastal region.

Tam Kỳ has a long and busy history. The town began in 1906 under the Nguyễn dynasty. It served as a place for taxes and local rule. Later, the city became a main base for the US military. This happened during the Vietnam War in Quảng Tín Province. On March 24, 1975, North Vietnamese forces captured the city. In 1997, the local government made it the capital of Quảng Nam. Since then, the city has seen much new development.

It is easy to travel to this city. The Tam Kỳ Railway Station connects it to all major cities in Vietnam. There are also two nearby airports. Chu Lai International Airport is only 30 km away. Da Nang International Airport is 70 km from the city. You can reach Da Nang in about 90 minutes by car. A free shuttle bus also runs between the airport and Quảng Ngãi city center.

Many different things make Tam Kỳ special. You can see the growth in its new buildings. You can also learn about famous people from the area. For example, Julie Yip-Williams was born in Tam Kỳ. She was an American lawyer and a memoirist. She lived from 1976 to 2018. The city remains a key part of the coastal landscape in Vietnam.

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