Circular No. 23/2011/TT-BTNMT stipulates National Technical Regulations on standardizing place names for map compilation work.

Circular No. 23/2011/TT-BTNMT stipulates National Technical Regulations on standardizing place names for map compilation work, to be implemented from January 10, 2012.

Document No.23/2011/TT-BTNMT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byNguyễn Mạnh Hiển — Thứ trưởng
Updated26/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date06/07/2011
Effective date10/01/2012
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 23/2011/TT-BTNMT stipulates National Technical Regulations on standardizing place names for map compilation work, to be implemented from January 10, 2012.

Key points

  • The National Technical Regulations on standardizing place names for map compilation work issued together with this Circular, code number QCVN 37:2011/BTNMT.
  • This Circular takes effect from January 10, 2012.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Standardizing place names will help improve the quality of maps, increase accuracy and consistency in the use of place name designations.
  • Negative impact: It may cause difficulties for businesses operating related to old place names that have not yet been standardized.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What contents does the National Technical Regulation on standardizing place names include?

The National Technical Regulations on standardizing place names for map compilation work issued together with this Circular, code number QCVN 37:2011/BTNMT.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from January 10, 2012.

Which entities are responsible for implementing this Circular?

The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and relevant organizations and individuals.

Full text

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 23/2011/TT-BTNMT
HA NOI, July 6, 2011

CIRCULAR

REGULATING NATIONAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR THE STANDARDIZATION OF PLACE NAMES TO SERVE MAP PRODUCTION WORK
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MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

BASED ON THE GOVERNMENT DECREE NO. 12/2002/NĐ-CP OF JANUARY 22, 2002 ON SURVEYING AND MAPPING ACTIVITIES;

BASED ON THE GOVERNMENT DECREE NO. 127/2007/NĐ-CP OF AUGUST 1, 2007 DETAILING IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LAW ON STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS;

BASED ON THE GOVERNMENT DECREE NO. 25/2008/NĐ-CP OF MARCH 4, 2008 ON THE FUNCTIONS, TASKS, POWERS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT;

PURSUANT TO THE PROPOSAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE VIETNAM SURVEYING AND MAPPING AGENCY, THE HEAD OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, AND THE HEAD OF THE LEGAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT,

c) Enterprises may be granted permission for no more than one block out of the total three dual-frequency blocks (FDD) B

Article 1. ATTACHED HERETO IS THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL STANDARD ON THE STANDARDIZATION OF PLACE NAMES TO SERVE MAP PRODUCTION WORK, CODE QCVN 37:2011/BTNMT.

Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM JANUARY 10, 2012.

Article 3. THE MINISTER, HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES, CHAIRMEN OF PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES OF PROVINCES AND MUNICIPALITIES DIRECTLY UNDER THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, AND RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THIS CIRCULAR./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Manh Hien

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