The name Ninh Kieu was retained after the merger in Can Tho.

(NLDO)- Ninh Kieu is a famous place in Can Tho, known by many people through the song "Coming to Ninh Kieu wharf, I saw her waiting for her lover".

On March 26, according to a source from Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, the Department of Home Affairs of Can Tho City submitted to the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee a plan to merge the city's commune-level administrative units.

A corner of Ninh Kieu wharf at night

According to the proposed plans, after the merger, the city will have 21-24 communes and wards from 80 commune-level administrative units. Of which, Ninh Kieu district will have a ward named Ninh Kieu ward after the merger.

Ninh Kieu is a famous place in Can Tho. Many people know Can Tho through the song "Returning to Ninh Kieu wharf, I saw her waiting for her lover". At the same time, Ninh Kieu district is also the central district of Can Tho, where the city's administrative center is located.

Previously, on November 19, 2024, the People's Committee of Ninh Kieu district announced the Resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee on the arrangement of commune-level administrative units of Can Tho city, period 2023 - 2025, establishing Thoi Binh ward.

Thoi Binh Ward was established from the merger of 4 wards: An Cu, An Nghiep, An Phu, Thoi Binh (old). After this merger, Ninh Kieu district reduced from 13 wards to 8 wards.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ten-goi-ninh-kieu-van-duoc-giu-lai-sau-sap-nhap-o-can-tho-19625032619094128.htm