Decree No. 195/2004/NĐ-CP On the establishment of the city of Lào Cai under Lào Cai province; the establishment of wards within the city of Lào Cai

This Decree stipulates the establishment of the city of Lào Cai directly under Lào Cai province and the wards within the city based on the natural area and population of the town of Lào Cai. The city of Lào Cai includes 17 administrative units directly under it.

Document No.195/2004/NĐ-CP
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Thủ tướng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorHome Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date30/11/2004
Effective date23/12/2004
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Decree stipulates the establishment of the city of Lào Cai directly under Lào Cai province and the wards within the city based on the natural area and population of the town of Lào Cai. The city of Lào Cai includes 17 administrative units directly under it.

Key points

  • The city of Lào Cai is established based on the entire natural area, population, and administrative units of the town of Lào Cai.
  • The wards Bắc Cường, Nam Cường, and Bình Minh are established from the corresponding communes.
  • After its establishment, the city of Lào Cai has 17 administrative units directly under it.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Creates a legal basis for urban management and development in Lào Cai province.
  • Negative impact: May affect local administrative organization, requiring adaptation time.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the city of Lào Cai established?

The city of Lào Cai was established pursuant to Decree No. 195/2004/NĐ-CP, which took effect 15 days after being published in the Official Gazette.

What is the natural area and population of the city of Lào Cai?

The city of Lào Cai has a natural area of 22,150 hectares and a population of 100,225 people.

How many wards were established in the city of Lào Cai?

There are 17 administrative units directly under the city including the wards: Lào Cai, Phố Mới, Duyên Hải, Cốc Lếu, Kim Tân, Pom Hán, Bắc Lệnh, Thống Nhất, Xuân Tăng, Bắc Cường, Nam Cường, Bình Minh, and the communes: Vạn Hòa, Đồng Tuyển, Cam Đường, Tả Phời, and Hợp Thành.

Which localities does the city of Lào Cai border?

The city of Lào Cai borders the districts of Mường Khương, Bảo Thắng, Bát Xát, and Sa Pa of Lào Cai province, and the town of Hà Khẩu, Yunnan Province, China.

When does this Decree take effect?

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

Full text

THE GOVERNMENT
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 195/2004/NĐ-CP

Hanoi, November 30, 2004

 

DECREE

Regarding the establishment of Lao Cai City under Lao Cai Province;

the establishment of wards under Lao Cai City

THE GOVERNMENT

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

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Interior and the Chairman of the People's Committee of Lao Cai Province,

DECREE:

Article 1. Now establish Lao Cai City under Lao Cai Province, and establish wards under Lao Cai City as follows:

1. Establish Lao Cai City directly under Lao Cai Province based on the entire natural area, population, and administrative units of Lao Cai Town.

Lao Cai City has 22,150 hectares of natural area and 100,225 inhabitants, with 16 subordinate administrative units including the wards: Lao Cai, New Street, Duyen Hai, Coc Leu, Kim Tan, Pom Han, Bac Leng, Thong Nhat, Xuan Tang, and the communes: Bac Cuong, Nam Cuong, Van Hoa, Dong Tuyen, Cam Duong, Ta Phoi, and Hop Than.

2. Establish wards under Lao Cai City:

a) Establish Bac Cuong Ward based on the entire 1,279 hectares of natural area and 4,267 inhabitants of Bac Cuong Commune.

Administrative boundaries of Bac Cuong Ward: East borders Van Hoa Commune; West borders Bat Xat District; South borders Nam Cuong Ward; North borders Kim Tan Ward and Dong Tuyen Commune.

b) Establish Nam Cuong Ward based on the entire 1,117 hectares of natural area and 4,178 inhabitants of Nam Cuong Commune.

Administrative boundaries of Nam Cuong Ward: East borders Bac Leng Ward; West borders Ta Phoi Commune; South borders Bac Leng Ward and Cam Duong Commune; North borders Bac Cuong Commune.

c) Establish Binh Minh Ward based on adjusting 1,050 hectares of natural area and 4,518 inhabitants of Cam Duong Commune.

Binh Minh Ward has 1,050 hectares of natural area and 4,518 inhabitants.

Administrative boundaries of Binh Minh Ward: East borders Bao Thang District; West borders Van Hoa Commune; South borders Thong Nhat Ward and Cam Duong Commune; North borders Van Hoa Commune and Nam Cuong Ward.

After establishing the wards under Lao Cai City:

a) Lao Cai City has 17 subordinate administrative units including the wards: Lao Cai, New Street, Duyen Hai, Coc Leu, Kim Tan, Pom Han, Bac Leng, Thong Nhat, Xuan Tang, Bac Cuong, Nam Cuong, Binh Minh, and the communes: Van Hoa, Dong Tuyen, Cam Duong, Ta Phoi, and Hop Than.

Administrative boundaries of Lao Cai City: East borders Muong Khuong and Bao Thang Districts; West borders Bat Xat and Sa Pa Districts; South borders Bao Thang District; North borders Ha Khau Town, Yunnan Province - China with the border being the Red River and Nam Thi River.

b) Cam Duong Commune under Lao Cai City remains with 1,511 hectares of natural area and 6,707 inhabitants.

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 Lao Cai Province, the Minister of Interior, and the heads of related agencies are responsible for implementing this Decree./.

Place of Receipt:
- Central Party Committee Secretariat,
- Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers,
- National Ethnic Council
and the Law Committee of the National Assembly,
- Central Organization Commission,
- Ministries: Interior, Public Security, Defense,
Construction, Finance, Planning and Investment,
Natural Resources and Environment, Transport,
- Provincial People's Council and People's Committee of Lao Cai Province,
- General Statistics Office,
- State Records Management Agency,
- Official Gazette,
- VPCP : Deputy Chairmen, Standing Members, other members, Board Members,
Spokesperson of the Prime Minister,
Departments: TH, PC, CN, NN, TCCB, CCHC,
- To be filed: NC (5b), VT.

PRIME MINISTER
PRIME MINISTER

(Signed)

Phan Van Khai

 

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