Decree No. 55/2002/NĐ-CP On the establishment of wards and communes under Bac Lieu Town and Vinh Loi District, Bac Lieu Province

Decree No. 55/2002/NĐ-CP adjusts administrative boundaries to establish new wards and communes in Bac Lieu Town and Vinh Loi District, Bac Lieu Province. The newly established wards/communes are based on the natural area and population of existing units.

Document No.55/2002/NĐ-CP
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Thủ tướng
Updated30/06/2026
Issued date13/05/2002
Effective date13/05/2002
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 55/2002/NĐ-CP adjusts administrative boundaries to establish new wards and communes in Bac Lieu Town and Vinh Loi District, Bac Lieu Province. The newly established wards/communes are based on the natural area and population of existing units.

Key points

  • Ward 1 of Bac Lieu Town → from Ward 7, with 582.6 hectares of natural area and 17,568 population
  • Commune Chau Hung A of Vinh Loi District → from Commune Chau Hung, with 2,959.21 hectares of natural area and 9,680 population
  • Commune Vinh Hung A of Vinh Loi District → from Commune Vinh Hung, with 2,080.93 hectares of natural area and 9,380 population

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Creates conditions for more effective local administrative management.
  • Negative impact: May cause inconvenience during the period of adjusting administrative boundaries.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many new wards/communes are established?

This Decree adjusts to establish 3 administrative units: Ward 1 of Bac Lieu Town and 2 communes (Chau Hung A, Vinh Hung A) of Vinh Loi District.

What is the natural area of the new units?

Ward 1 has a natural area of 582.6 hectares; Commune Chau Hung A has a natural area of 2,959.21 hectares; Commune Vinh Hung A has a natural area of 2,080.93 hectares.

What is the population of the new units?

Ward 1 has a population of 17,568; Commune Chau Hung A has a population of 9,680; Commune Vinh Hung A has a population of 9,380.

When does this Decree take effect?

This Decree takes effect from the date of signature, specifically May 13, 2002.

Which previous regulations are abolished by this Decision?

All previous regulations contrary to this Decree are abolished.

Full text

 

THE GOVERNMENT
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Number: 55/2002/NĐ-CP

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Hanoi, May 13, 2002

DECREE

REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WARD AND COMMUNE BOUNDARIES IN THE MARKET TOWN OF BAC LIEU AND VINH LOI DISTRICT, BAC LIEU 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 Bac Lieu Province and the Minister, Head of the Organization-Cadre Department under the Government.

DECREE:

Article 1. Now, the administrative boundaries are adjusted to establish wards and communes in the market town of Bac Lieu and Vinh Loi District, Bac Lieu Province, as follows:

1. Establish Ward 1 under the market town of Bac Lieu based on 582.6 hectares of natural area and 17,568 population from Ward 7.

Administrative boundary of Ward 1: East borders Xuan Hoi Commune; West borders Ward 7; South borders Ward 3 and Ward 5; North borders Vinh Loi District.

After adjusting the administrative boundaries to establish Ward 1, Ward 7 will retain 305.37 hectares of natural area and 16,066 population.

2. Establish Commune Chau Hung A under Vinh Loi District based on 2,959.21 hectares of natural area and 9,680 population from Chau Hung Commune.

Administrative boundary of Chau Hung A Commune: East borders Soc Trang Province; West borders Long Thanh Commune; South borders Bac Lieu Market Town; North borders Soc Trang Province.

After adjusting the administrative boundaries to establish Chau Hung A Commune, Chau Hung Commune will retain 2,801.92 hectares of natural area and 11,164 population.

3. Establish Commune Vinh Hung A under Vinh Loi District based on 2,080.93 hectares of natural area and 9,380 population from Vinh Hung Commune.

Administrative boundary of Vinh Hung A Commune: East borders Vinh Hung Commune; West borders Phuoc Long District; South borders Vinh Hung Commune; North borders Soc Trang Province.

After adjusting the administrative boundaries to establish Vinh Hung A Commune, Vinh Hung Commune will retain 2,283.07 hectares of natural area and 9,637 population.

Article 2. This Decree takes effect from the date of signature. All previous regulations contrary to this Decree are abolished.

Article 3. The Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Lieu Province, the Minister, Head of the Organization-Cadre Department under the Government, and the Heads of relevant agencies are responsible for implementing this Decree. /./

 

PRIME MINISTER
PRIME MINISTER


(Signed)

Phan Van Khai

 

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