Mapping Vietnam: The 63 Administrative Divisions Before Restructuring
Vietnam has 63 provincial-level administrative units, comprising 57 provinces and 6 centrally-controlled cities (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Can Tho and Hue). This structure formed the first level of administrative division in the country, playing a crucial role in local governance, economic development, and the implementation of national policies. Each province and city was further subdivided into districts, towns, and communes, organizing the delivery of public services and reflecting the country’s diverse geography, demographics, and socio-economic conditions. This established system, while serving the nation for many years, is now undergoing significant restructuring aimed at streamlining governance and enhancing efficiency.
An Giang Province
Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
Bac Giang Province
Ben Tre Province
Binh Dinh Province
Binh Duong Province
Binh Phuoc Province
Binh Thuan Province
Ca Mau Province
Dong Nai Province
Dong Thap Province
Gia Lai Province
Hai Duong Province
Hai Phong City
Hanoi City
Hue City
Hung Yen Province
Khanh Hoa Province
Long An Province
Nam Dinh Province
Nghe An Province
Phu Yen Province
Quang Binh Province
Quang Nam Province
Vietnam Administrative Map After Provincial Merger
On 12 June 2025, Vietnam officially approved a nationwide restructuring of its provincial-level administrative system, reducing the total number of provinces and centrally governed cities from 63 to 34. Under the new framework, Vietnam will comprise 28 provinces and 6 centrally governed cities, marking one of the most significant administrative reforms in recent decades.
From April 30, 2026, Dong Nai officially becomes Vietnam’s 7th centrally governed city (after Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, and Hue). As a result, Vietnam will comprise 27 provinces and 7 centrally governed cities.
This consolidation aims to streamline governance, reduce administrative overlap, and improve policy coordination, while creating a stronger foundation for long-term economic growth, infrastructure planning, and regional competitiveness. By merging selected provinces and cities, the government seeks to enhance operational efficiency and modernize public administration nationwide.
New Provincial Structure (According to Resolution 60)
- Provinces (27):
Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Ha Tinh, Lai Chau, Lang Son, Nghe An, Quang Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Son La, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, Quang Tri, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Tay Ninh, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, Ca Mau, An Giang - Centrally Governed Cities (7):
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Hue, Da Nang, Can Tho, Hai Phong
