Geographical location of the city
Ho Chi Minh City is located in the South of Vietnam, about 1,730km from the center of Hanoi by road. In addition, the center of Ho Chi Minh City is about 50km from the East Sea as the crow flies, not too far away. With its location as the center of Southeast Asia, Ho Chi Minh City is an important traffic hub by road, water and air. Thanks to this, the city has helped connect the provinces in the region and become an extremely important international gateway.
Ho Chi Minh City has a prime location
Topographical features
Regarding the terrain of Ho Chi Minh City, it is located in the transition zone between the Southeast and the Mekong Delta. That factor has created a terrain that gradually decreases from North to South and from West to East. The highlands of the city are located in the North - Northeast and part of the Northwest, with an average height of 10 to 25m. Interspersed with this high terrain are some hills, the highest of which is up to 32m such as Long Binh hill in Thu Duc, ... The lowlands of the city are located in the Southwest and Southeast, with an average height of about 1m, the lowest place can be 0.5m. The central areas, part of Thu Duc city, the entire Hoc Mon district and District 12 have an average height of about 5m to 10m. Ho Chi Minh City is located at coordinates 10°10′ – 10°38′ North and 106°22′ – 106°54′ East. The North borders Binh Duong province, the West borders Tay Ninh and Long An provinces, the East borders Dong Nai and Ba Ria – Vung Tau, the South borders the East Sea and Tien Giang province.Population size
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam in terms of population and urbanization scale. According to the official census results on April 1, 2009, the city's population was 7,162,864 people (accounting for 8.34% of Vietnam's population), with an average population density of 3,419 people/km2. By 2019, the city's population increased to 8,993,082 people and is also the place with the highest population density in Vietnam.
Local population size expressed over the years
History of the birth of Ho Chi Minh City
When introducing Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), everyone must be proud of the largest city in Vietnam in terms of population and economy, second in area. This land was originally called Prey Nokor, then formed thanks to the exploration of the South by the Nguyen Dynasty. In 1698, Nguyen Huu Canh established Gia Dinh Palace, marking the birth of the city. When the French entered Indochina, to serve the colonial exploitation, Saigon city was established. Gradually, the city quickly developed, becoming one of the two most important cities in Vietnam. Along with Phnom Penh of Cambodia, Saigon was named by the French as the Pearl of the Far East, the most prominent among the colonies of French colonialism. Saigon was also the capital of the Indochina Federation from 1887 to 1901 (later, France moved the capital of the Indochina Federation outside of Hanoi).
Ho Chi Minh City has a proud and resilient history.
How many districts are there in Ho Chi Minh City?
As an economic - cultural - educational center, Ho Chi Minh City is constantly developing, making strong breakthroughs and becoming one of the largest metropolises in the country. So how many cities, districts and counties are there in Ho Chi Minh City? That is probably the question of many people. If we consider the administrative aspect, Ho Chi Minh City is divided into 22 districts, including 1 city, 16 districts and 5 counties. The cities and districts of Ho Chi Minh City include: Thu Duc City, District 1, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 10, District 11, District 12, Binh Thanh District, Binh Tan District, Go Vap District, Phu Nhuan District, Tan Binh District, Tan Phu District, Binh Chanh District, Can Gio District, Cu Chi District, Hoc Mon District and Nha Be District. Thu Duc City is the first city and also the only city belonging to the administrative unit of a centrally-governed city.What is attractive in Ho Chi Minh City?
Attractive street food
When introducing Ho Chi Minh City, you definitely cannot ignore the famous street food. The unique cuisine with diverse dishes promises to bring you the most impressive experiences. Delicious dishes can be mentioned as:Offal
This is a Saigon street food that is always a favorite dish of many diners. Pha Lau is made from stomach, small intestine, lungs, liver, heart, etc., then marinated with spices, fried until golden brown and then boiled until soft. At the same time, combining coconut milk during the cooking process creates a sweet and fatty taste for the pot of stew. When eating Pha Lau, you can eat it with bread or eat it alone, both are very delicious.
Pha lau is a famous dish in Ho Chi Minh city.
Fried flour
Fried dough is considered one of the popular street foods in Ho Chi Minh City. With an extremely simple recipe, you only need flour, eggs, shredded papaya and green onions to have a delicious fried dough dish. This dish is often served with soy sauce, chili and chili sauce to enhance the rich, fatty flavor. If you have the opportunity to visit here on cold winter days, don't forget to enjoy this attractive fried dough dish.Broken rice
Broken rice is a specialty dish when introducing Ho Chi Minh City . Broken rice is not only considered a breakfast dish but also a familiar dish for lunch and dinner. The rice used to cook broken rice is broken rice, broken rice grains that are cheap but of very high quality. A plate of broken rice will usually have fried eggs, grilled ribs, egg rolls, vegetables, etc. depending on the portion you order.
Enjoy delicious and attractive broken rice in Ho Chi Minh
Hu Tieu
Hu Tieu is an attractive street food with its own unique style of the Southern region. This dish is often confused with the famous Pho dish in the North. This dish is made from soft rice noodles combined with broth made from meat bones, mixed with a little special spices. When enjoying Hu Tieu, remember to eat some raw vegetables to enhance the flavor of the dish.Braised duck noodles
If you have the opportunity to visit Ho Chi Minh City, you should definitely try the famous Chinese duck noodle soup. To create a delicious bowl of duck noodle soup, the cook must use small, chewy noodles that will not be slimy or mushy when blanched. In addition, the combination of large, soft duck legs, golden skin, and a little rich broth will make an attractive bowl of duck noodle soup. To enhance the flavor of the duck noodle soup, diners can eat it with raw vegetables, pickles, and a little chili sauce.
Duck noodle soup with many different layers of flavor
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