Da Nang's Administrative Structure in 2025
Da Nang is Vietnam's third-largest city and primary central region hub, covering approximately 1,285 km² across eight district-level divisions. Unlike Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang's compact urban core means its ward restructuring under Resolution 202/2025/QH15 was more focused but still significant, particularly in the rural Hoa Vang district.
The city's six urban districts — Hai Chau, Thanh Khe, Son Tra, Ngu Hanh Son, Cam Le, and Lien Chieu — saw ward consolidations, while Hoa Vang (rural) experienced deeper commune mergers. The offshore Hoang Sa district, which manages the disputed Paracel Islands administratively, was unaffected.
Urban Districts: Ward Changes
Hai Chau District — City Centre
Hai Chau is Da Nang's administrative and commercial heart, home to City Hall, the Han River waterfront, and major hotels. The district consolidated its central wards while preserving the administrative identity of high-traffic areas around Bach Dang Street, the Dragon Bridge, and Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture.
Son Tra District — Tourism Corridor
Son Tra peninsula, home to the famous Linh Ung Pagoda (Lady Buddha), My Khe Beach, and Da Nang's seafood restaurant strip, saw ward boundary adjustments aligned with tourism zone management. The district is increasingly important as a high-end resort and hospitality hub.
- My Khe Beach wards: consolidated for streamlined beach management and tourism services
- Tho Quang ward area: reorganized around Da Nang's fishing village and port facilities
Ngu Hanh Son District — Marble Mountains
The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) area, a major tourist landmark, sits in this southeastern district. Wards here were consolidated with attention to the non-Nuoc village handicraft zone, where marble carving is a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage.
Lien Chieu District — Northern Industrial
Lien Chieu, Da Nang's main industrial district in the north, is home to Lien Chieu Port and Da Nang Export Processing Zone (EPZ). Ward restructuring here was aligned with industrial zone expansion plans and Lien Chieu deep-water port development (scheduled for 2030 completion).
Hoa Vang District — Rural Commune Mergers
Hoa Vang, the only non-urban district within Da Nang's administrative boundaries, experienced the most significant changes. It encompasses the mountainous Ba Na Hills area and is the primary source of Da Nang's agricultural land. Commune mergers here were deeper, reducing the total number of administrative units by more than 50%.
- Ba Na Hills communes: Administrative communes in the western highlands consolidated for more efficient tourism infrastructure management.
- Agricultural communes: Lowland farming communes merged to create larger, more viable units capable of managing irrigation systems and land use planning.
Practical Impact for Businesses in Da Nang
- Business Registration: Companies with registered addresses at merged or renamed wards must update their Enterprise Registration Certificate through Da Nang's Department of Planning and Investment.
- Tax codes: The Da Nang Tax Department updated ward-level taxpayer codes. Confirm your current code with the relevant tax office.
- Tourism operators: Operators in Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son should verify current ward assignments for licensing and permit applications.
Da Nang as an Investment Destination
Da Nang consistently ranks among Vietnam's most liveable cities and most business-friendly environments. The 2025 ward restructuring supports the city's Smart City 2030 roadmap by creating more manageable administrative units for digital service delivery.
- Da Nang IT Park (DNITP): Key technology investment zone, unaffected by ward boundary changes — operational continuity guaranteed.
- Lien Chieu Port project: Major infrastructure investment expected to dramatically boost logistics capacity by 2030.
- Tourism: Vietnam's top resort destination for domestic travelers; growing international arrivals from South Korea, Japan, and the Gulf.
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