Ho Chi Minh City, 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 eponymously-named Saigon River is the largest. As a municipality, Ho Chi Minh City consists of 16 urban districts, five rural districts, and one municipal city (sub-city). As the largest financial centre in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City has the highest 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.
The Saigon River is a river located in southern Vietnam that rises near Phum Daung in southeastern Cambodia, flows south and southeast for about 230 km (140 mi) and empties into the Nhà Bè River, which in its turn empties into the South China Sea some 20 km (12 mi) northeast of the Mekong Delta.
The Ho Chi Minh City Metro is a planned rapid transit system that will serve Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Thủ Đức is a former urban district (quận) in the northeast of Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam. In 1997, the southern part of Thủ Đức was divided to become District 2 and District 9. In 2010, the district had a population of 455,899. It covered an area of 48 km2.
Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City is a public research university system in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. VNU-HCM is one of two Vietnam's national universities, the other one being Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh City International University, or VNU-HCM International University, is the first and unique English-medium public research university in Vietnam. Established in 2003, it is now becoming as one of the leading research powerhouse in Vietnam. The university is affiliated to the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM).
District 2 is a former urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As of 2010, the district had a population of 140,621 and a total area of 50 km².
District 1 is the central urban district of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the largest city in Vietnam. With a total area of 7.7211 km2 (2.9811 sq mi) the district has a population of 204,899 people as of 2010. The district is divided into 10 small subsets which are called wards (phường). District 1 contains most of the city's administrative offices, consulates, and large buildings. District 1 is the busiest district in the city with the highest living standards. Đồng Khởi Street and Nguyễn Huệ Boulevard in District 1 are the city's two main commercial centers. Đồng Khởi street is an area in high demand for real estate, hitting a record price of $50,000 per square meter in 2007.
District 3 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. Together with District 1, District 3 is considered the bustling heart of the city, with a multitude of businesses, religious sites, historical buildings and tourist attractions.
District 7 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. As of 2010, the district had a population of 274,828 and an area of 36 km².
District 9 is a former urban district (quận) of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. As of 2010, the district had a population of 263,486, and an area of 114 km2.
The British International SchoolHo Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) is an international school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, which provides a British style education. The school has three campuses: a primary campus, a secondary campus, and an early years & infant campus in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The campuses are located in the residential area of District 2 (Thao Dien). The British International School Ho Chi Minh City was founded in 1997 as Tiny Tots, a Kindergarten. Beginning with two classes, two overseas teachers and 40 toddlers, it has since grown to become a private day school with around 1,800 students from 52 countries. The Early Years & Infant Campus caters for students from the Foundation Stage (Pre-school) through to Year 2, the Junior Campus (Primary School) caters for children in Year 3 through to Year 6 and the Secondary campus caters for students from Years 7–13. BIS HCMC has 161 full-time teachers, most of whom are British qualified. BIS HCMC teaches a combination of the National Curriculum of England and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for the primary students and students take both the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. BIS is accredited through the Council of International Schools (CIS). The school is a registered centre for the UK examination boards, Cambridge International Examinations. It is also designated as an IB World School. It is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in South Asia (FOBISIA) with the Principal Mr Anthony Rowlands currently holding the position of Chair of FOBISIA.
Saigon South International School (SSIS) is an international school in Ho Chi Minh City offering a degree program based on US standards for the EC-12 years. It offers both the IB diploma program and AP coursework and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is also a member of East Asian Council of Overseas Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, the Southeast Asia Student Activities Conference (SEASAC), and Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA).
The Australian International School (AIS) is an Australian private international school located in District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The school provides an education to students from early childhood pre-school through Year 13.
ACG International School is an international school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The school was established in 2006, and is a school for children from 3 to 18 years of age. It is owned by the Academic Colleges Group based in New Zealand. The Group owns a total of 10 schools across New Zealand, Indonesia and Vietnam. ACG International School is located in District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam.
The European International School Ho Chi Minh City (EIS) is an international day school for children from 2 to 18 years of age in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). EIS's student body is diverse, with students coming from more than 40 different countries. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.
A municipal city, commonly known as a city within a city, is a type of second tier subdivision of Vietnam along with urban district, district, town and provincial city, all of which have equal status.
Thủ Đức is a municipal city (sub-city) under the administration of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Thảo Điền Station is a future elevated Ho Chi Minh City Metro station on Line 1. Located in Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, the station is planned to open in 2024.
An Phú Station is a future elevated Ho Chi Minh City Metro station on Line 1. Located in Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, the station is planned to open in 2024.
