Gio Linh is a rural district of Quảng Trị province in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam. Gio Linh borders Vĩnh Linh district to the north, Đông Hà to the south. The planned Quang Tri Airport will be constructed in this district. As of 2003 the district had a population of 73,702. The district covers an area of 474 km2. The district capital lies at Gio Linh. Cồn Tiên is part of Gio Linh.