District 9

> When most of District 9 went up in flames a few years ago, this part was hit the hardest. Barely anyone lives over here anymore. The ground is scorched black and we're forced to walk through decaying buildings to get to work each day.
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> Description of District 9 by Greta in Chapter 2 of Bleeding Hearts

**District 9** is one of the thirteen districts of Panem, and its primary industry is grain production.

## Everyday Life

District 9 is one of the poorest Districts, with most citizens living in poverty. According to Greta, most of the District works in wheat fields to make money. Most of the tributes in the Hunger Games are malnourished and weak.

Prior to approximately 120 ATT, District 9 was likely much larger; however, a large fire destroyed a large portion of the District, turning it into a desolate wasteland. According to Soren Murdock in Hunger Games: Ultimate Crown, President Snow gave District 9 no aid after the fire.

Another peak into District 9 is provided by Easton Rodgers in Sapphire Tears: The 98th Hunger Games. He narrates one chapter in the District, and reveals that most children in District 9 attend school until the age of twelve, when they move into the wheat fields. However, some wealthier children continue with further education, indicating that the Capitol has provided resources to allow the District to develop somewhat.

## Known Tributes

* **Rye Albertson** - Victor of the 72nd Hunger Games and one of only six known pre-revolution Victors.
* **District 9 male (76th HG)** - Male tribute in the 76th Hunger Games. One of the weakest tributes, scoring a Training score of 1 and dying in the Bloodbath. Placed 19th.
* **District 9 female (76th HG)** - Female tribute in the 76th Hunger Games. One of the weakest tributes, scoring a Training score of 1 and dying in the Bloodbath. Placed 23rd.
* **Daniel Day** - Victor of the 88th Hunger Games at the age of 17, and tribute in the 150th Hunger Games at the age of 79. Placed 23rd.
* **Mallory Blanchard** - Victor of the 95th Hunger Games at age 15, and tribute in the 150th Hunger Games at the age of 70. Placed 18th-21st.
* **Easton Rodgers** - Male tribute in the 98th Hunger Games; volunteered into the Games to protect his District partner. Placement TBA.
* **Heather Sullivan** - Female tribute in the 98th Hunger Games. Placement TBA.
* **Mandy Ferrell** - Female tribute in the 101st Hunger Games. Placed 12th.
* **Arlo** - Male tribute in the 101st Hunger Games. Placed 8th.
* **Colby Radborn** - Older male tribute in the 117th Hunger Games; Reaped alongside his younger brother. Placed 6th.
* **Casper Radborn** - Younger male tribute in the 117th Hunger Games; Reaped alongside his older brother. Killed in the Bloodbath, placing 15th.
* **Greta** - Tribute in the 125th Hunger Games. Survived until the end of the Games but went insane, placing 7th.
* **Maisy** - Tribute in the 125th Hunger Games. Placed 9th.
* **Acacia (Casey)** - Tribute in the 125th Hunger Games. Placed 23rd.
* **Maggie Hawthorne** - Victor of the 144th Hunger Games.

## Location and geography

District 9 is located in the central northern region of Panem. In the days when Reapings were conducted from the East coast to the West, District 9's Reaping was sixth, after Districts 12, 8, 6, 3, and 11. The District is known to have very hot summers and arid conditions, contributing to a major fire that destroyed much of the Districts.