“Where did the name B\u00ecnh \u0110a come from?” I wonder. Ph\u01b0\u1eddng B\u00ecnh \u0110a is a ward in Bi\u00ean H\u00f2a city. Bi\u00ean H\u00f2a belongs to \u0110\u1ed3ng Nai province in Vietnam.
Let’s explore Ph\u01b0\u1eddng B\u00ecnh \u0110a. It is more than just a location on a map. It is a place with a vibrant history. The ward covers an area of 2.48 square kilometers. In 2022, it had a population of 38,344 people. That is a population density of 15,461 people per square kilometer.
Ph\u01b0\u1eddng B\u00ecnh \u0110a experiences a moderate climate typical of the Southeast region. The weather is distinctly divided into two seasons. The rainy season lasts from May to July. The dry season extends from December to April every year.
Administratively, Ph\u01b0\u1eddng B\u00ecnh \u0110a is divided into seven distinct neighborhoods. These are numbered 1 through 7.
The history of B\u00ecnh \u0110a is quite interesting. An old map from 1881 shows a village named B\u00ecnh \u0110a. At that time, it belonged to Ph\u01b0\u1edbc V\u0129nh Th\u01b0\u1ee3ng canton. Later, B\u00ecnh \u0110a village merged with An H\u1ea3o village. Together, they formed B\u00ecnh An village. By 1939, B\u00ecnh An village joined V\u0129nh C\u1eedu and T\u00e2n Mai villages. This created Tam Hi\u1ec7p village, still within Ph\u01b0\u1edbc V\u0129nh Th\u01b0\u1ee3ng canton.
During the war against the French, Bi\u00ean H\u00f2a province established a guerilla training camp in V\u0129nh C\u1eedu. In October, this camp moved to B\u00ecnh \u0110a communal house. It became a key military training center in Bi\u00ean H\u00f2a and the Southeast region. It trained many talented military officers for the province.
By 1947, B\u00ecnh \u0110a was liberated. It became a guerilla base for the Chau Thanh district. It also served Vinh Cuu and Bien Hoa. Many provincial and city forces were stationed here.
During the American War, B\u00ecnh \u0110a was a base for the Tam Hi\u1ec7p Party branch. The City Public Affairs Committee gathered workers here. They organized them to fight against oppression. They demanded democratic rights and benefits. B\u00ecnh \u0110a’s revolutionary base enabled key actions. The Bien Hoa provincial and Tam Hiep uprising committees launched worker uprisings. Workers seized factories in the Bien Hoa Industrial Zone. This was during the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign in April 1975.
Recent administrative changes have further shaped B\u00ecnh \u0110a. In late 2024, Tam H\u00f2a ward was merged into B\u00ecnh \u0110a. This increased B\u00ecnh \u0110a’s area and population.
The People’s Council of \u0110\u1ed3ng Nai province renamed several zones within B\u00ecnh \u0110a in December 2024. These renamings affected former zones of Tam H\u00f2a.
Economically, B\u00ecnh \u0110a is dynamic. It shares borders with the \u0110\u1ed3ng Nai Tobacco Company and a rubber company. The ward hosts the BILICOexport company. There are also eight facilities producing rattan and bamboo for export. A small market and diverse businesses thrive here. The Suoi Linh stream flows through the third quarter of B\u00ecnh \u0110a.
Education is a priority in B\u00ecnh \u0110a. The ward has seven schools. These include \u0110\u1ed3ng Nai Political School and various secondary and primary schools.
Today, Ph\u01b0\u1eddng B\u00ecnh \u0110a stands as a testament to resilience. It is a community shaped by history, industry, and a commitment to education.