Decree No. 98/2001/NĐ-CP On dividing Gia Rai District, Bac Lieu Province into Dong Hai and Gia Rai Districts

Decree No. 98/2001/NĐ-CP divides Gia Rai District, Bac Lieu Province into Dong Hai and Gia Rai Districts. Dong Hai District has a natural area of 52,786.36 hectares and a population of 123,440; Gia Rai District has a natural area of 33,760.06 hectares and a population of 118,899.

Document No.98/2001/NĐ-CP
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Thủ tướng
Updated01/07/2026
SectorGovernment Organization and Personnel
FieldUncategorized
Issued date24/12/2001
Effective date08/01/2002
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 98/2001/NĐ-CP divides Gia Rai District, Bac Lieu Province into Dong Hai and Gia Rai Districts. Dong Hai District has a natural area of 52,786.36 hectares and a population of 123,440; Gia Rai District has a natural area of 33,760.06 hectares and a population of 118,899.

Key points

  • Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization, the Government divides Gia Rai District into Dong Hai and Gia Rai Districts.
  • Dong Hai District has a natural area of 52,786.36 hectares and a population of 123,440, comprising nine administrative units directly under it.
  • Gia Rai District has a natural area of 33,760.06 hectares and a population of 118,899, comprising nine administrative units directly under it.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Creates favorable conditions for local management and socio-economic development of the two new districts.
  • Negative impact: May cause inconvenience during the administrative organization transition period.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When were Dong Hai and Gia Rai Districts divided?

This Decree takes effect fifteen days from the date of signature, specifically on January 7, 2002.

What is the natural area of the two new districts?

Dong Hai District has a natural area of 52,786.36 hectares; Gia Rai District has a natural area of 33,760.06 hectares.

What is the population of the two new districts?

Dong Hai District has a population of 123,440; Gia Rai District has a population of 118,899.

How many administrative units directly under the two new districts?

Both districts have nine administrative units directly under them.

Who is responsible for implementing this Decree?

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Lieu Province, the Minister, the Director of the Civil Service Department of the Government, 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: 98/2001/NĐ-CP
Hanoi, December 24, 2001

DECREE

Regarding the division of Gia Rai District, Bac Lieu Provinceinto Dong Hai and Gia Rai districts

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THE GOVERNMENT

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

Considering the proposal of the Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Lieu Province and the Minister, Head of the Civil Service Committee of the Government,

DECREE:

Article 1. Now, Gia Rai District, Bac Lieu Province shall be divided into Dong Hai and Gia Rai districts.

Dong Hai District has an area of 52,786.36 hectares and a population of 123,440, comprising eight administrative units which are communes: An Trach, An Phuc, Dinh Thanh, Long Dien, Long Dien Tay, Long Dien Dong, Long Dien Dong A, and Ganh Hao Town. The administrative boundary of Dong Hai District: East borders Vinh Loi District; West borders Ca Mau Province; South borders Dam Dơi District and the East Sea; North borders Gia Rai District. Gia Rai District has an area of 33,760.06 hectares and a population of 118,899, comprising nine administrative units which are communes: Phong Thanh, Phong Thanh Dong, Phong Thanh Dong A, Phong Thanh Tay, Tan Thanh, Tan Phong, Phong Tan, Ho Phong Town, and Gia Rai Town.

Article 2. The Chairman of the People's Committee of Lam Dong Province, the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Heads of relevant agencies are responsible for implementing this Decree./.

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

 

PRIME MINISTER
PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Phan Van Khai
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