Ho Chi Minh: Districts, Map & Population
Ho Chi Minh City is one of the most popular cities in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh province has 19 urban districts & 5 rural districts, see the list below for important information.
Ho Chi Minh Basic Details
- Total GDP: US$58 billion
- GDP Per Capita: US$6,430
- Districts: 19 urban districts & 5 rural districts
- Municipality Area: 2,061.2 km sq
- Metro Area: 10,619.4 km km sq

Ho Chi Minh Population
According to data from 2019, the Ho Chi Minh City population is 9.1 million. Ho Chi Minh City is also known as the economic engine of Vietnam. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world and is expected to reach 13.9 million residents by 2025. Each year, the city attracts a large number of international travelers. As a major gateway to Vietnam, the city received over 8.6 million international visitors in 2019.
Ho Chi Minh Map
You can view the map of Ho Chi Minh City. This map is linked to a Google Map of Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh Districts
Ho Chi Minh City has a total of 24 districts, of which 19 are urban and 5 are rural districts. See the list below of all districts of Ho Chi Minh city, which are bundled with urban and rural categories.
Ho Chi Minh City Districts List
Urban districts
- District 1
- District 2
- District 3
- District 4
- District 5
- District 6
- District 7
- District 8
- District 9
- District 10
- District 11
- District 12
- Bình Tân
- Bình Th?nh
- Go Vap
- Phu Nhuan
- Tan Binh
- Tan Phu
- Thu Duc
Rural districts
- Bình Chánh
- Can Gio
- Cu Chi
- Hoc Mon
- Nha Be
District 1 is recognized as the city center of Ho Chi Minh City, and it is the most vibrant and colorful area in the city. This district is famous for its diverse range of delicious food, shopping options, and lively nightlife. It is also considered one of Vietnam's top holiday destinations.