Reorganization of administrative units in Dong Thap province from January 1, 2025

Reorganization of administrative units in Dong Thap province from January 1, 2025​ (Image from the internet)

On November 14, 2024, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of Vietnam issued Resolution 1284/NQ-UBTVQH15 regarding the reorganization of commune-level administrative units in Phu Tho Province for the period 2023-2025.

Reorganization of administrative units in Dong Thap province from January 1, 2025

The commune-level administrative units in Cao Lanh City will be reorganized from January 1, 2025, as follows:

- Merge the entire natural area of 0.55 km² and the population of 10,494 people of Ward 2 into Ward 1. After the merger, Ward 1 will have a natural area of 2.57 km² and a population of 21,934 people.

Ward 1 borders Wards 3, 4, Hoa Thuan Ward, My Phu Ward, My Tan Commune, and My Tra Commune;

- Establish My Ngai Ward on the basis of merging the entire natural area of 6.19 km² and the population of 5,394 people of My Ngai Commune with the entire natural area of 8.24 km² and the population of 13,833 people of Ward 11. After the establishment, My Ngai Ward will have a natural area of 14.43 km² and a population of 19,227 people.

My Ngai Ward borders Hoa An Commune, My Tan Commune, Tan Thuan Tay Commune; Cao Lanh District, and An Giang Province;

- After the reorganization, Cao Lanh City will have 13 commune-level administrative units, including 07 wards and 06 communes.

After rearranging the commune-level administrative units, Dong Thap Province will have 12 district-level administrative units, consisting of 09 districts and 03 cities; 141 commune-level administrative units, including 114 communes, 18 wards, and 09 townships.

Principles for reorganization of district and commune-level administrative units in Vietnam from 2023 - 2030

According to Article 2 of Resolution 35/2023/UBTVQH15 stipulating the principles for reorganization of district and commune-level administrative units in Vietnam from 2023 - 2030:

- Ensure the leadership of the Communist Party and strengthen the leadership and directive role of the heads of agencies and organizations in implementing the reorganization of district and commune-level administrative units.

- The reorganization of district and commune-level administrative units must comply with the Constitution, correctly follow the authorized procedures, and adhere to the legal regulations.

- The reorganization of district and commune-level administrative units must ensure compatibility with provincial planning, rural and urban planning, or other related planning.

- Pay careful attention to specific factors such as historical traditions, culture, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, customs, geographical location, natural conditions, community residents, and requirements to ensure national defense, security, social order, and safety, as well as socio-economic development.

- Emphasize and carry out effective communication and mobilization of the people to create consensus, support, and high unanimity regarding the policy of rearranging district and commune-level administrative units;

- Organize public consultations among voters in the area to ensure transparency, openness, and compliance with the law.

- Link the reorganization of district and commune-level administrative units with the reform and reorganization of the political system's apparatus to be streamlined, efficient, and effective;

- Implement downsizing and restructuring to improve the quality of the workforce, including officials and public employees, as well as workers;

- Address appropriate policies for officials and public employees, and workers;

- Implement special support policies for district and commune-level administrative units after the reorganization.

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