Hồ Chí Minh — Administrative Information
Merged from 3 provincesSince 01/07/2025Merged from 3 provinces
Effective from 01/07/2025
Population
Area
Density
GRDP
Budget Revenue
Wards and Communes
Founded
Overview
Overview Ho Chi Minh City is the largest centrally governed city in Vietnam and the nation's leading center for economy, finance, commerce, and entertainment.
The city contributes approximately one quarter of national GDP and serves as the economic engine of the Southeast region.
Key Highlights
Key Highlights The city preserves notable heritage buildings including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Independence Palace, and Ben Thanh Market.
Transportation
Transportation HCMC is a bustling metropolis with modern skyscrapers, shopping centers, and vibrant nightlife.
Transportation infrastructure includes Tan Son Nhat International Airport, an expanding metro system, and expressways connecting neighboring provinces.
The city is a hub for education, healthcare, science and technology, and startup innovation.
Province Code
79
Area Code
28
License Plates
41,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,61,72
Economic Zone
Southeast
Coastal
Yes
Borders
Leadership
Party Secretary
Trần Lưu Quang
Chairman
Nguyễn Văn Được
Wards and Communes (168 units)
Population
76,967
Area
15.33 km²
Population
17,906
Area
100.05 km²
Population
172,134
Area
10.47 km²
Population
40,896
Area
77.7 km²
Population
179,115
Area
14.59 km²
Population
22,607
Area
257.85 km²
Population
52,265
Area
15.55 km²
Population
204,289
Area
27.36 km²
Population
22,567
Area
123.83 km²
Population
76,187
Area
21.33 km²
Population
26,054
Area
87.06 km²
Population
64,601
Area
73.69 km²
Population
107,576
Area
58.16 km²
Population
34,262
Area
66.96 km²
Population
120,035
Area
18.49 km²
Population
183,697
Area
32.63 km²
Population
187,950
Area
8.47 km²
Population
35,482
Area
158.28 km²
Population
47,180
Area
54.18 km²
Population
116,121
Area
3.89 km²
Population
99,675
Area
54.43 km²
Population
126,300
Area
3.32 km²
Population
121,382
Area
14.82 km²
Population
165,142
Area
7.15 km²
Population
161,851
Area
11.25 km²
Population
155,555
Area
8.93 km²
Population
27,964
Area
143.69 km²
Population
97,928
Area
100.89 km²
Population
71,785
Area
1.85 km²
Population
57,176
Area
19.89 km²
Population
190,707
Area
4.61 km²
Population
53,916
Area
69.54 km²
Population
25,438
Area
65.64 km²
Population
28,240
Area
84.66 km²
Population
13,112
Area
75.79 km²
Population
27,130
Area
157.01 km²
Population
62,663
Area
1.23 km²
Population
78,734
Area
1.6 km²
Population
128,661
Area
64.88 km²
Population
227,817
Area
21.38 km²
Population
39,056
Area
182.69 km²
Population
125,946
Area
2.76 km²
Population
215,638
Area
16.01 km²
Population
67,754
Area
63.33 km²
Population
31,099
Area
44.1 km²
Population
36,174
Area
136.27 km²
Population
93,323
Area
16.43 km²
Population
71,504
Area
35.54 km²
Population
51,895
Area
94.51 km²
Population
33,369
Area
63.92 km²
Population
158,334
Area
12.29 km²
Population
100,760
Area
29.78 km²
Population
25,215
Area
166.76 km²
Population
31,457
Area
41.22 km²
Population
109,149
Area
27.93 km²
Population
53,387
Area
108 km²
Population
53,092
Area
34.29 km²
Population
73,669
Area
24.49 km²
Population
29,479
Area
87.72 km²
Population
118,852
Area
15.46 km²
Population
24,215
Area
159.06 km²
Population
27,819
Area
65.67 km²
Population
49,065
Area
69.3 km²
Population
40,239
Area
62.06 km²
Population
125,832
Area
37.1 km²
Population
46,142
Area
34.97 km²
Population
42,739
Area
192.83 km²
Population
97,766
Area
59.75 km²
Population
95,516
Area
26.79 km²
Population
78,641
Area
70.92 km²
Population
68,420
Area
1.46 km²
Population
103,780
Area
2.99 km²
Population
140,436
Area
3.02 km²
Population
150,389
Area
5.85 km²
Population
42,470
Area
128.07 km²
Population
43,615
Area
70.04 km²
Population
137,331
Area
9.23 km²
Population
15,803
Area
123.49 km²
Population
76,281
Area
19.7 km²
Population
47,022
Area
3.04 km²
Population
153,414
Area
10.71 km²
Population
41,130
Area
34.7 km²
Population
86,420
Area
11.76 km²
Population
25,324
Area
136.72 km²
Population
64,689
Area
16.11 km²
Population
150,781
Area
16.81 km²
Population
49,862
Area
62.44 km²
Population
21,238
Area
120.7 km²
Population
153,216
Area
4.4 km²
Population
88,132
Area
15.68 km²
Population
118,952
Area
8.81 km²
Population
126,470
Area
6.93 km²
Population
24,533
Area
76.56 km²
Population
84,342
Area
53.51 km²
Population
142,494
Area
47.06 km²
Population
153,674
Area
8.54 km²
Population
30,297
Area
51.86 km²
Population
126,393
Area
38.23 km²
Population
115,513
Area
43.67 km²
Population
93,117
Area
2.52 km²
Population
29,363
Area
83.62 km²
Population
117,277
Area
3.46 km²
Population
148,090
Area
10.16 km²
Population
83,758
Area
48.42 km²
Population
168,060
Area
8.06 km²
Population
113,363
Area
14.71 km²
Population
73,032
Area
94.67 km²
Population
163,839
Area
34.05 km²
Population
100,243
Area
21.47 km²
Population
56,784
Area
119.8 km²
Population
208,233
Area
16.51 km²
Population
167,042
Area
30.58 km²
Population
61,865
Area
61.35 km²
Population
117,413
Area
16.86 km²
Population
104,076
Area
1.28 km²
Population
26,917
Area
102.96 km²
Population
27,368
Area
73.81 km²
Population
103,643
Area
35.21 km²
Population
132,056
Area
21.89 km²
Population
182,895
Area
8.26 km²
Population
190,400
Area
30.16 km²
Population
43,862
Area
119.76 km²