If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam or preparing documents for a visa or business activity, it’s important to know the current list of provinces and major cities.
So⦠has anything changed recently?

ð»ð³ How Many Provinces and Cities Does Vietnam Have?
As of 2025, Vietnam has 63 administrative units at the provincial level. This includes:
ðï¸ 5 Centrally Governed Cities (Municipalities):
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Hanoi (Capital)
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Hai Phong
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Da Nang
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Can Tho
ð 58 Remaining Provinces, divided into 6 major regions:
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North (Northeast, Northwest, Red River Delta)
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Central (North Central Coast, South Central Coast, Central Highlands)
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South (Southeast and Mekong Delta)
â While some district or city-level names may have changed (e.g. Thu Duc is now a city within Ho Chi Minh City), there are no changes in the official list of provinces.
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ð In Summary:
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Vietnam still has 63 provinces/cities, no new provinces added or removed.
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Always double-check your arrival city and province name when applying for a visa or booking accommodation.
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