Coordinates: 8°43′N 104°58′E / 8.717°N 104.967°E / 8.717; 104.967

Khánh Bình, Cà Mau

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Khánh Bình
Khánh Bình is located in Vietnam
Khánh Bình
Khánh Bình
Location in Vietnam
Coordinates: 8°43′N 104°58′E / 8.717°N 104.967°E / 8.717; 104.967
Country Vietnam
ProvinceCà Mau
DistrictTrần Văn Thời
Area
 • Total14.30 sq mi (37.04 km2)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total11,598
Time zoneUTC+7 (UTC+7)

Khánh Bình is a commune in the Trần Văn Thời District of Cà Mau Province, Vietnam on the Gulf of Thailand. As of 2007 the commune had a population of 11,598 and covers an area of 37.04 square kilometers.

The commune has 9 villages. Khánh Hải borders the communes of Binh Đồng Khánh and An Loi, and U Minh District. Marine transportation is prevalent in the area. Industry is based on fishing, notably crabs, and blue shrimp.

A bird flu epidemic struck the commune of Khánh Bình.[1]

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