Is it true that Nam Đồng was once the largest military housing complex in the capital? It certainly was. Let’s explore this vibrant ward in Hanoi’s Đống Đa district. Phường Nam Đồng was established in 1981. It is one of the 21 wards within the Đống Đa district.
Nam Đồng includes parts of Nam Đồng and Xã Đàn streets. It’s often called “Nam Đồng Military Zone”. This area was once the Thủ Đô’s largest military housing complex. It sits near the Ô Chợ Dừa intersection. This is Đống Đa district’s center.
Back in the early 19th century, the village of Nam Đồng was called Nam Đồng camp. It belonged to Tổng Hạ in Vĩnh Thuận district. By the early 20th century, Nam Đồng was part of Tổng An Hạ. This was in Hoàn Long district, Hà Đông province.
Xã Đàn village once had the Đàn Xã Tắc. This altar dates back to Lý Thái Tông’s reign. Here, the court annually worshiped Hậu Thổ. Hậu Thổ is the god of earth. They also worshiped the thần Nông which is the god of agriculture.
Nam Đồng ward features five main streets. It also has three historical sites. There are five schools and the Xã Đàn lake park. The ward borders Thổ Quan and Phương Liên to the north and northeast. It shares borders with Ô Chợ Dừa and Quang Trung to the west and southwest. Trung Tự lies to the east and southeast.
Phường Nam Đồng covers 0.41 square kilometers. In 2022, it had 14.619 residents. The population density is 35.656 people per square kilometer.
The ward’s roads vary in width from 5.57 meters to 14.52 meters. Key roads include Hồ Đắc Di. Others are Trần Hữu Tước, Xã Đàn, and Nam Đồng. Also Nguyễn Lương Bằng.
Nam Đồng sits at the Ô Chợ Dừa intersection. This is a central point for major routes. These routes include Đê La Thành and Giải Phóng. Also Tôn Đức Thắng, Khâm Thiên, Hoàng Cầu, and Tây Sơn.
Surrounding Nam Đồng are Xã Đàn and Nguyễn Lương Bằng streets. Also Nam Đồng, Hồ Đắc Di, and Trần Hữu Tước streets. These branch into alleys throughout the area. Roads are generally wide and clean with large sidewalks. Busy commercial streets create heavy traffic.
Bus routes serve Nam Đồng. Several buses run frequently. These include routes 25, 28, and 99 on Xã Đàn street. Routes 1, 2, 09BCT, and 09B serve Nguyễn Lương Bằng street.
The ward has one public preschool named Mầm non Sao Mai. There is one elementary school which is Bế Văn Đàn. Two secondary schools Bế Văn Đàn and Xã Đàn meet national standards.
Nam Đồng has few apartment buildings. Mostly, there are older complexes. These complexes often have shared kitchens and toilets between units. Interspersed are well-constructed houses with wide entrances. These often have businesses for rent on the ground floor.
The real estate market in Nam Đồng is growing. Land prices are increasing. Demand for property is rising due to improved living standards. More people are moving into the area.
Notable real estate projects include the 183 Nguyễn Lương Bằng building. Another one is C’land Tower. C’land Tower is at 156 Xã Đàn II alley.
From military hub to bustling ward, Nam Đồng has transformed. It reflects Hanoi’s dynamic growth. Its history and vibrant present offer a unique glimpse into city life.