Decree No. 16/2004/NĐ-CP On Adjusting Administrative Boundaries to Expand the City of Ninh Binh, Province of Ninh Binh

Decree No. 16/2004/NĐ-CP adjusts administrative boundaries by expanding the city of Ninh Binh through transferring communes from Hoa Lu district under its direct management. The objective is to enhance economic and social development and improve the effectiveness of state administration.

Document No.16/2004/NĐ-CP
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Thủ tướng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorHome Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date09/01/2004
Effective date29/01/2004
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 16/2004/NĐ-CP adjusts administrative boundaries by expanding the city of Ninh Binh through transferring communes from Hoa Lu district under its direct management. The objective is to enhance economic and social development and improve the effectiveness of state administration.

Key points

  • The city of Ninh Binh → is transferred an additional 3,516.80 hectares of natural area and 39,934 population from communes of Hoa Lu district
  • Hoa Lu district → loses 3,516.80 hectares of natural area and 39,934 population
  • The city of Ninh Binh → has a total area of 4,674.80 hectares and a population of 102,539 people after adjustment
  • Hoa Lu district → retains 10,343.20 hectares of natural area and 66,356 population
  • This Decree takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Residents in communes transferred to the city of Ninh Binh will benefit from improved public services, education, and healthcare.
  • Businesses can take advantage of business opportunities in the newly developed area of the city.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the duration of implementation of this Decree?

This Decree takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette.

Which communes are transferred to the city of Ninh Binh?

Communes Ninh Khanh, Ninh Nhat, Ninh Tien, Ninh Phong, Ninh Son, and Ninh Phuc of Hoa Lu district are transferred under the direct management of the city of Ninh Binh.

What is the area and population of the city of Ninh Binh after adjustment?

The city of Ninh Binh has 4,674.80 hectares of natural area and a population of 102,539.

What is the remaining area and population of Hoa Lu district after adjustment?

Hoa Lu district retains 10,343.20 hectares of natural area and a population of 66,356.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decree?

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Ninh Binh Province, the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Heads of relevant agencies are responsible for implementing the Decree.

Full text

THE GOVERNMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 16/2004/NĐ-CP
HA NOI, January 9, 2004

DECREE

Regarding the adjustment of administrative boundariesexpanding the city of Ninh Binh,

province of Ninh Binh

________________

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 Ninh Binh Province,

DECREE:

Article 1. NOW, to adjust the administrative boundaries to expand the city of Ninh Binh, province of Ninh Binh as follows:

Transfer 3,516.80 hectares of natural area and 39,934 population, including all communes Ninh Khanh, Ninh Nhat, Ninh Tien, Ninh Phong, Ninh Son, Ninh Phuc under Hoa Lu District to the management of the city of Ninh Binh.

The city of Ninh Binh has 4,674.80 hectares of natural area and 102,539 population, with 14 subordinate administrative units including wards Tan Thanh, Phuc Thanh, Dong Thanh, Nam Thanh, Thanh Binh, Nam Binh, Van Giang, Bich Dao and communes Ninh Khanh, Ninh Nhat, Ninh Tien, Ninh Phong, Ninh Son, Ninh Phuc.

Administrative boundaries of the city of Ninh Binh: East borders Hoa Lu District and Nam Dinh Province; West borders Hoa Lu District; South borders Hoa Lu District and Hoa Lu District; North borders Hoa Lu District.

After adjusting the administrative boundaries to expand the city of Ninh Binh:

Hoa Lu District retains 10,343.20 hectares of natural area and 66,356 population, with 11 subordinate administrative units including communes Truong Yen, Ninh Hoa, Ninh Giang, Ninh My, Ninh Khang, Ninh Xuan, Ninh Van, Ninh Hai, Ninh An, Ninh Thang and town Thien Ton.

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 Ninh Binh 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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