“Headquarters,” the sign reads. Imagine, just behind it, 325/26 Le Van Quoi Street. This is Binh Tri Dong A Ward in Ho Chi Minh City. It is more than just an address. It is a location within a district known as a large inner city of migrant workers.
Binh Tri Dong A Ward sits within Binh Tan District. Binh Tan is a combination of three areas. These are Binh Hung Hoa, Binh Tri Dong, and Tan Tao.
First, let’s orient ourselves geographically. Binh Tan District itself borders several other districts. To the north are District 12 and Hoc Mon District. To the south are District 8 and Binh Chanh District. To the east are District 6, District 8, and Tan Phu District. Finally, Binh Chanh District lies to the west.
Binh Tri Dong A Ward is part of Ho Chi Minh City. Many still call this city Saigon. Saigon was initially a Cham settlement called Baigaur. Later, the Cambodians took over and renamed it Prey Nokor. In 1698, the Vietnamese officially renamed it Gia Dinh. The French later called it Saigon. In 1976, it was renamed Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City is defined by its rivers and canals. The largest of these is the Saigon River. The city is divided into urban districts, rural districts, and a sub-city. It is Vietnam’s largest financial center. It contributes about a quarter of the country’s total GDP.
But Binh Tri Dong A Ward is not just about location. It’s about the people who live and work here. Binh Tan District has a large population. In 2022, it was estimated to be over 822,000 people. This makes it one of the most densely populated areas in Vietnam.
Consider the headquarters at 325/26 Le Van Quoi Street. This is the headquarters of a business. The story of Binh Tri Dong A Ward is about the people behind these businesses. It is a place of industry and enterprise.
Binh Tan District is home to the Hoa Lam-Shangri-La Healthcare Techpark. This is the first healthcare park in Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam. It has a large bed capacity. The park includes City International Hospital and Gia An 115 Hospital. These hospitals serve a large population in the region.
Think about the daily life in Binh Tri Dong A Ward. People are traveling to work. Families are going to the market. Children are walking to school.
As you stand here, remember that Binh Tri Dong A Ward is part of a larger story. It is a story of migration. It is a story of urbanization. It is a story of economic growth. It is a story of Vietnam itself. So take a moment to appreciate the energy and resilience of this community.