Decree No. 10/2008/NĐ-CP On the establishment of the city of Hoi An under the province of Quang Nam

Decree No. 10/2008/NĐ-CP stipulates the establishment of the city of Hoi An under the province of Quang Nam based on the entire natural area, population, and administrative units of the town of Hoi An. The city has an area of 6,146.88 hectares and a population of 121,716 people, including 13 administrative units.

Document No.10/2008/NĐ-CP
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Thủ tướng
Updated28/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date29/01/2008
Effective date24/02/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 10/2008/NĐ-CP stipulates the establishment of the city of Hoi An under the province of Quang Nam based on the entire natural area, population, and administrative units of the town of Hoi An. The city has an area of 6,146.88 hectares and a population of 121,716 people, including 13 administrative units.

Key points

  • The city of Hoi An is established based on the entire natural area, population, and administrative units directly under the town of Hoi An.
  • The city has an area of 6,146.88 hectares and a population of 121,716 people, including 13 administrative units: 9 wards and 4 communes.
  • The administrative boundaries of the city of Hoi An are specifically defined.
  • This Decree takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, abolishing previous regulations that conflict with this Decree.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: The establishment of the city of Hoi An helps to improve urban management and economic and social development in the region.
  • Negative impact: It may cause inconvenience for residents and businesses during the administrative transition process.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the city of Hoi An established?

The city of Hoi An was established according to Decree No. 10/2008/NĐ-CP, which took effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What is the natural area of the city of Hoi An?

The natural area of the city of Hoi An is 6,146.88 hectares.

How many administrative units does the city of Hoi An have?

The city of Hoi An has 13 administrative units: 9 wards and 4 communes.

When does this Decree take effect?

Decree No. 10/2008/NĐ-CP takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What will happen to previous regulations conflicting with this Decree?

Previous regulations conflicting with Decree No. 10/2008/NĐ-CP are abolished.

Full text

THE GOVERNMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 10/2008/NĐ-CP
Date: January 29, 2008

DECREE

Regarding the establishment of the city of Hoi An under the province of Quang Nam

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THE GOVERNMENT

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Home Affairs and the Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Nam Province,

DECREE:

Article 1. Establish the city of Hoi An under the province of Quang Nam based on the entire natural area, population, and administrative units directly subordinate to the town of Hoi An.

The city of Hoi An has an area of 6,146.88 hectares and a population of 121,716, with 13 administrative units, including the wards: Minh An, Son Phong, Cam Nam, Cam Pho, Thanh Ha, Tan An, Cam Chau, Cam An, Cuu Dai and the communes: Cam Ha, Cam Thanh, Cam Kim, Tan Hiep.

The administrative boundaries of the city of Hoi An: East borders the East Sea; West borders the districts of Dien Ban and Duy Xuan; South borders the district of Duy Xuan; North borders the district of Dien Ban, Quang Nam Province.

Article 2. This Decree shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. All previous regulations contrary to this Decree are hereby abolished.

Article 3. The Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Nam Province, the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Heads of related agencies are responsible for implementing this Decree./.

PRIME MINISTER
PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Tan Dung
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