Decree No. 11/2004/ND-CP On the establishment of communes, wards, and towns under the districts of Hon Dat, An Bien, Tan Hiep, and Rach Gia city, Kien Giang province

Decree No. 11/2004/ND-CP stipulates the establishment of new administrative units in Kien Giang province, specifically Ward An Binh under Rach Gia city, Town Soc Son, and Communes Thanh Yen A, Tan An under the districts of Hon Dat, An Bien, Tan Hiep. This Decree shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.11/2004/NĐ-CP
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Thủ tướng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date08/01/2004
Effective date29/01/2004
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 11/2004/ND-CP stipulates the establishment of new administrative units in Kien Giang province, specifically Ward An Binh under Rach Gia city, Town Soc Son, and Communes Thanh Yen A, Tan An under the districts of Hon Dat, An Bien, Tan Hiep. This Decree shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Key points

  • Ward An Hoa (Rach Gia city) → establish Ward An Binh with an area of 479.75 hectares and 13,794 population; thereafter, Ward An Hoa remains with an area of 447.25 hectares and 17,099 population.
  • Commune Soc Son (Hon Dat district) → establish Town Soc Son with an area of 2,206.88 hectares and 15,082 population; thereafter, Commune Soc Son changes its name to Commune My Thuan and remains with an area of 3,762.25 hectares and 7,320 population.
  • Commune Thanh Yen (An Bien district) → establish Commune Thanh Yen A with an area of 2,388.90 hectares and 7,359 population; thereafter, Commune Thanh Yen remains with an area of 3,007.90 hectares and 9,969 population.
  • Commune Tan Hiep A (Tan Hiep district) → establish Commune Tan An with an area of 3,415.50 hectares and 8,234 population; thereafter, Commune Tan Hiep A remains with an area of 3,801.40 hectares and 13,153 population.
  • This Decree shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Improve local management organization, enhance land use efficiency and human resource utilization.
  • Negative impact: May cause inconvenience for residents and businesses operating in the area during the process of administrative boundary adjustment.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this Decree take effect?

This Decree takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What are the areas and populations of the newly established administrative units?

Ward An Binh: 479.75 hectares of natural area and 13,794 population; Town Soc Son (now renamed to Commune My Thuan): 2,206.88 hectares of natural area and 15,082 population; Commune Thanh Yen A: 2,388.90 hectares of natural area and 7,359 population; Commune Tan An: 3,415.50 hectares of natural area and 8,234 population.

After establishing the new administrative units, what are the remaining areas and populations of the old units?

Ward An Hoa: Remaining with 447.25 hectares of natural area and 17,099 population; Commune Soc Son (now renamed to Commune My Thuan): Remaining with 3,762.25 hectares of natural area and 7,320 population; Commune Thanh Yen: Remaining with 3,007.90 hectares of natural area and 9,969 population; Commune Tan Hiep A: Remaining with 3,801.40 hectares of natural area and 13,153 population.

Where are the newly established administrative units located?

Ward An Binh is located in Rach Gia city; Town Soc Son (now renamed to Commune My Thuan) and Communes Thanh Yen A, Tan An are all located in the districts of Hon Dat, An Bien, Tan Hiep.

Are there any provisions regarding the adjustment of administrative boundaries?

This Decree only stipulates the establishment of new administrative units and does not provide detailed regulations on the procedures for adjusting administrative boundaries.

Full text

THE GOVERNMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 11/2004/NĐ-CP

Hanoi, January 8, 2004

DECREE

Regarding the establishment of communes, wards, and towns under the districts of Hon Dat, An Bien, Tan Hiep, and the city of Rach Gia, Kiengiang province

THE GOVERNMENT

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

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

DECREE:

Article 1. Now, the administrative boundaries are adjusted to establish communes, wards, and towns under the districts of Hon Dat, An Bien, Tan Hiep, and the city of Rach Gia, Kiengiang province as follows:

1. Establishing An Binh ward under the city of Rach Gia based on 479.75 hectares of natural area and 13,794 population from An Hoa ward.

Administrative boundary of An Binh ward: East borders with Chau Thanh district; West borders with An Hoa ward; South borders with Vinh Loi and Rach Soi wards; North borders with Vinh Hiep ward.

After establishing An Binh ward, An Hoa ward will have 447.25 hectares of natural area and 17,099 population remaining.

2. Establishing Soc Son town under Hon Dat district based on 2,206.88 hectares of natural area and 15,082 population from Soc Son commune.

Administrative boundary of Soc Son town: East borders with My Lam commune; West borders with Son Kien commune; South borders with My Lam commune and the East Sea; North borders with Son Kien and My Thuan communes.

After establishing Soc Son town, Soc Son commune will retain 3,762.25 hectares of natural area and 7,320 population. Renaming Soc Son commune to My Thuan commune.

3. Establishing Thanh Yen A commune under An Bien district based on 2,388.90 hectares of natural area and 7,359 population from Thanh Yen commune.

Administrative boundary of Thanh Yen A commune: East borders with Thanh Yen commune; West borders with Dong Yen commune; South borders with Thanh Yen commune and An Minh district; North borders with Dong Yen commune and Go Quao district.

After establishing Thanh Yen A commune, Thanh Yen commune will retain 3,007.90 hectares of natural area and 9,969 population.

4. Establishing Tan An commune under Tan Hiep district based on 3,415.50 hectares of natural area and 8,234 population from Tan Hiep A commune.

Administrative boundary of Tan An commune: East borders with Tan Hiep A commune; West borders with Tan Hoi commune; South borders with Tan Hiep A commune and Chau Thanh district; North borders with Tan Thanh and Tan Hiep B communes.

After establishing Tan An commune, Tan Hiep A commune will retain 3,801.40 hectares of natural area and 13,153 population.

Article 2. This Decree shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette. All previous provisions contrary to this Decree are hereby abolished.

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

 

 

PRIME MINISTER

PRIME MINISTER

(Signed)

Phan Van Khai

 

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