The National Assembly Standing Committee has just issued a resolution on the arrangement of district and commune-level administrative units of Son La province for the period 2023 - 2025. The resolution takes effect from February 1, 2025.
The notable content is the establishment of Moc Chau town on the basis of the entire natural area of 1,072.09 km2 and population of 148,259 people of Moc Chau district.
At the same time, establish and arrange commune-level administrative units in Moc Chau town, including 8 new wards:
Establishment of Moc Ly ward: On the basis of a natural area of 7.03 km2 and a population of 8,546 people of Moc Chau town.
Establishment of Moc Son ward: On the basis of the entire natural area of 7.22 km2 and population size of 10,337 people of Moc Chau town after adjustment.
Establishment of Binh Minh ward: On the basis of a natural area of 16.85 km2 and a population of 8,667 people of Moc Chau Farm town.
Establishment of Thao Nguyen ward: On the basis of a part of the natural area of 17.02 km2 and population of 14,803 people of Moc Chau Farm town.
Establishment of Co Do ward: On the basis of a part of the natural area of 36.07 km2 and population of 10,030 people of Moc Chau Farm town.
Establishment of Van Son ward: On the basis of merging a part of the natural area of 6.19 km2, the total population of 5,556 people of Moc Chau Farm town after adjustment and a part of the natural area of 16.57 km2, the total population of 4,798 people of Phieng Luong commune.
Establishment of Dong Sang ward: On the basis of a part of the natural area of 30.66 km2 and the entire population of 9,288 people of Dong Sang commune.
Establishment of Muong Sang ward: On the basis of a natural area of 20.66 km2 and a population of 11,495 people of Muong Sang commune.
Along with 8 new wards, Moc Chau town also has 7 communes based on the arrangement and merger of communes in the area including Chieng Chung, Chieng Hac, Chieng Khua, Chieng Son, Doan Ket, Long Sap, and Tan Yen communes.
After its establishment, Moc Chau town had 15 commune-level administrative units, including 8 wards and 7 communes.
The Resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee also approved the establishment of Moc Chau Town People's Court on the basis of inheriting Moc Chau District People's Court;
Establish Moc Chau Town People's Procuracy on the basis of inheriting Moc Chau District People's Procuracy, Son La province.
It is expected that the ceremony to announce the establishment of Moc Chau town will take place at 8:00 p.m. on January 18, 2025 at 8.5 Square, Moc Chau town. After the ceremony, there will be a fireworks display to celebrate.
