Decree No. 36/2000/NĐ-CP On Adjusting the Administrative Boundaries of Bac Ha District to Re-establish Si Ma Cai District, Lao Cai Province

Decree No. 36/2000/NĐ-CP adjusts the administrative boundaries of Bac Ha District to re-establish Si Ma Cai District in Lao Cai Province. Si Ma Cai District has specific natural area and population figures, comprising 13 subordinate administrative units. This Decree takes effect 15 days from the date of signature.

Document No.36/2000/NĐ-CP
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Thủ tướng
Updated01/07/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date18/08/2000
Effective date03/09/2000
Expiry date—
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 36/2000/NĐ-CP adjusts the administrative boundaries of Bac Ha District to re-establish Si Ma Cai District in Lao Cai Province. Si Ma Cai District has specific natural area and population figures, comprising 13 subordinate administrative units. This Decree takes effect 15 days from the date of signature.

Key points

  • Re-establishing Si Ma Cai District based on 23,148 hectares of natural area and 22,394 population of the current Bac Ha District, including 13 subordinate administrative units.
  • Administrative boundaries of Si Ma Cai District: East borders the People's Republic of China; West borders Muong Khuang District; South borders Bac Ha District; North borders Muong Khuang District and the People's Republic of China.
  • After adjustment, Bac Ha District has 68,984 hectares of natural area and 45,020 population, including 21 subordinate administrative units.
  • This Decree takes effect 15 days from the date of signature.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Re-establishing Si Ma Cai District will help improve local management, economic and social development in the region.
  • Adjusting administrative boundaries may affect state management activities and public services in the area.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Where is Si Ma Cai District re-established from?

Si Ma Cai District is re-established based on 23,148 hectares of natural area and 22,394 population of the current Bac Ha District.

What is the natural area and population of Si Ma Cai District?

Si Ma Cai District has 23,148 hectares of natural area and 22,394 population, including 13 subordinate administrative units.

When does this Decree take effect?

This Decree takes effect 15 days from the date of signature.

How much natural area and population does Bac Ha District have after re-establishing Si Ma Cai District?

After adjustment, Bac Ha District has 68,984 hectares of natural area and 45,020 population.

How many subordinate administrative units are there in Si Ma Cai District?

Si Ma Cai District includes 13 subordinate administrative units, namely communes: Thao Chu Phin, Ban Me, San Chai, Lung Sui, Man Than, Can Ho, Sin Cheng, Lu Than, Quan Than San, Can Cau, Nan Sin, Nan San, Si Ma Cai.

Full text

THE GOVERNMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 36/2000/NĐ-CP
Hanoi, August 18, 2000

DECREE

OF THE GOVERNMENT DECREE NO. 36/2000/NĐ-CP AUGUST 18, 2000 ON AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES OF BAC HA DISTRICT TO REESTABLISH SI MA CAI DISTRICT, LAO CAI PROVINCEREESTABLISHING SI MA CAI DISTRICT BASED ON 23,148 HA OF NATURAL AREA AND 22,394 POPULATION OF THE CURRENT BAC HA DISTRICT. SI MA CAI DISTRICT HAS 23,148 HA OF NATURAL AREA AND 22,394 POPULATION, INCLUDING 13 SUBDIVISIONS WHICH ARE THE COMMUNES: THAO CHU PHIN, BAN ME, SAN CHAI, LUNG SUI, MAN THAN, CAN HO, SIN CHENG, LU THAN, QUAN THAN SAN, CAN CAU, NAN SIN, NAN SAN, SI MA CAI. 

THE GOVERNMENT

Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;

Considering the proposal of the Chairman Within 10 working days from the date of receipt of the dossier as mentioned in Sub-clause b, Clause 1, Article 3 above, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will review and submit to the competent authority for decision (Issues exceeding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' jurisdiction will be referred to the Prime Minister for consideration and decision).The People's Committee of Lao Cai Province and the Minister, Head of the Civil Service Department of the Government, 

DECREE:

Article 1. NOW AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES OF BAC HA DISTRICT TO REESTABLISH SI MA CAI DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

REESTABLISH SI MA CAI DISTRICT BASED ON 23,148 HA OF NATURAL AREA AND 22,394 POPULATION OF THE CURRENT BAC HA DISTRICT.

SI MA CAI DISTRICT HAS 23,148 HA OF NATURAL AREA AND 22,394 POPULATION, INCLUDING 13 SUBDIVISIONS WHICH ARE THE COMMUNES: THAO CHU PHIN, BAN ME, SAN CHAI, LUNG SUI, MAN THAN, CAN HO, SIN CHENG, LU THAN, QUAN THAN SAN, CAN CAU, NAN SIN, NAN SAN, SI MA CAI.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES OF SI MA CAI DISTRICT: EAST ADJACENT TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA; WEST ADJACENT TO MUONG KHANG DISTRICT; SOUTH ADJACENT TO BAC HA DISTRICT; NORTH ADJACENT TO MUONG KHANG DISTRICT AND THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

AFTER AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES TO REESTABLISH SI MA CAI DISTRICT, BAC HA DISTRICT HAS 68,984 HA OF NATURAL AREA AND 45,020 POPULATION, INCLUDING 21 SUBDIVISIONS WHICH ARE THE COMMUNES: LUNG PHIN, BAN GIA, TA CU TI, HOANG THU PHO, BAN PHO, LAU THI NGOAI, THAI GIANG PHO, NA HOI, TA CHAI, BAN LIEN, NAM MON, NAM DET, NAM KHANH, BAO NHAI, NAM LUC, COC LAU, BAN CAI, TA VAN CHU, LUNG CAI, COC LY AND THE MARKET TOWN OF BAC HA.

Article 2. THIS DECREE SHALL TAKE EFFECT 15 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SIGNATURE. ALL PRIOR PROVISIONS CONTRARY TO THIS DECREE ARE ABROGATED.

Article 3. The Chairman of the People's Committee of Lao Cai Province, the Minister, Head of the Civil Service Department of the Government, and the Heads of related agencies are responsible for implementing this Decree.

Phan Van Khai

(Signed)

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