“District 1 boasts 10 wards” someone whispers nearby. Today we are exploring Phường Gia Lộc. Though not explicitly mentioned, it’s part of a bigger picture. Phường Gia Lộc exists within Ho Chi Minh City. District 1, where you find Phường Gia Lộc, is the city’s heart.
District 1 has a rich history. It has been developing for over 65 years. District 1 stands as one of Ho Chi Minh City’s oldest areas. This district houses government agencies. It also has a bustling economy.
Think about District 1’s location. It is bordered to the east by Thủ Đức city. The boundary is the Saigon River. To the west, it meets District 3. Hai Bà Trưng and Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai streets mark the divide. District 5 lies to the west too. Nguyễn Văn Cừ Street marks that border. District 4 is south of District 1. The Bến Nghé Canal separates them. The north borders Bình Thạnh and Phú Nhuận districts. Nhieu Loc Thi Nghe Canal defines that line.
District 1 covers 7.72 square kilometers. Its population is around 142625 people. That makes for a high population density. It is about 18475 people per square kilometer.
District 1 is known for landmarks. Consider the Bitexco Financial Tower. Picture the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Imagine the Central Post Office. Walk along Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street. Experience the lively Bến Thành Market.
District 1 has 146 streets. Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street is busy. Đồng Khởi Street is too. Both are bustling commercial areas.
Each of District 1’s wards has its own People’s Committee headquarters. The District People’s Committee headquarters is in Bến Nghé Ward. That’s at 45-47 Lê Duẩn.
Real estate in District 1 is expensive. Properties on Nguyễn Huệ Street are the priciest. They can cost 1.1 to 1.8 billion VND per square meter. Frontage on Đồng Khởi Street is valuable too. Prices average 850 million to 1 billion VND per square meter. Office rentals are active. Class A offices can rent for 40 to 50 USD per square meter. That’s along Đồng Khởi, Lê Lợi, Lê Thánh Tôn, Lê Duẩn, and Nguyễn Huệ streets.
Phường Gia Lộc may not be named specifically in every list. But its spirit is alive. It thrives within District 1. It is a vital thread in the city’s vibrant tapestry. Take a moment. Feel the energy. Know that you are standing in a place with layers of history.