Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly and still commonly known as Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam with a population of around 10 million i…
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly and still commonly known as Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam with a population of around 10 million in 2023. The city's geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River. As a municipality, Ho Chi Minh City consists of 16 urban districts, five rural districts, and one municipal city. As the largest financial centre in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City has the largest gross regional domestic product out of all Vietnam provinces and municipalities, contributing around a quarter of the country's total GDP. Ho Chi Minh City's metropolitan area is ASEAN's 6th largest economy, also the biggest outside an ASEAN country capital.
  • Country: Vietnam
  • Region: Southeast
  • Founded: 1698
  • Founded by: Nguyễn Hữu Cảnh
  • Elevation: 19 m (63 ft)
  • Area codes: 28
  • Change of name: 1976

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