Recently, the People's Council of the district of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province passed a resolution approving the policy of merging the provinces of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City, renamed Ho Chi Minh City; the policy of arranging commune-level administrative units in the districts.
The whole province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau currently has 77 commune-level administrative units, after the arrangement, there are 30 commune-level administrative units (a decrease of 47 units, a decrease of 61.05%). Of which, 4 localities will keep the same administrative scale and boundaries.
One of those localities is Long Son commune (under Vung Tau city), with a natural area of 56.5 km2 and a population of 17,767 people.
Long Son commune consists of a main island located along the banks of Nuong mountain, the end of Phuoc Hoa mountain range extends out to sea, and Go Gang island. This place is also famous for its expertise in river opens; Southern petrochemical complex with a total investment of more than 5 billion USD; seaport... Go Gong island is also planned for a modern urban area, a saltwater ecological park and an airport.
Xuyen Moc district also has 2 commune-level administrative units that will remain unchanged after the arrangement. That is Hoa Hiep commune, with an area of 99.28 km2 and a population of 25,995 people. And Binh Chau commune with an area of 87.06 km2 and a population of 26,054 people.
An administrative unit is also kept the same, a special zone is established in Con Dao district, with an area of 75.79 km2 and a population of 6,502 people. Located 97 nautical miles from Vung Tau, Con Dao with 16 large and small islands is a famous resort and sightseeing destination with historical sites, Con Dao National Park nature reserve and many beautiful beaches that attract tourists.
The People's Council of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province said that it is expected to hold a thematic session on April 27 to consider the merger of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City provinces, renamed Ho Chi Minh City; the policy of arranging commune-level administrative units throughout the province.
