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Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Ho Chi Minh City, a significant locality within Vietnam, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Ho Chi Minh City, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 10.82302 and longitude 106.62965, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 7 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 3,467,331 people, Ho Chi Minh City holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 20. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Cathair Ho Chi Minh, Cidade de Ho Chi Minh, Ciudad Ho Chi Minh, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Ho Chi Minh City are synchronized to the Asia/Bangkok timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Cathair Ho Chi Minh
Cidade de Ho Chi Minh
Ciudad Ho Chi Minh
HCMC
HCMV
Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh Ville
Ho Chi Minh-borg
Ho Chi Minh-byen
Ho Chi Minhin kaupunki
Ho Chi Minhstad
Ho Ci Minovo Mesto
Ho Si Minh-varos
Ho Si Minh-város
Ho Či Minovo Město
Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt
Ho-Chi-Minh-Ville
Ho-Ci-Min-urbo
Ho-Ĉi-Min-urbo
Hociminovo Mesto
Hosimina
Hosiminh
Hočiminovo Mesto
Hošimina
Hošiminh
Hô Chi Minh Ville
Hô-Chi-Minh-Ville
Hồ Chí Minhin kaupunki
Khoshimin
Kota Ho Chi Minh
Kota Hồ Chí Minh
SGN
Sai Gon
Saigon
Saïgon
Sài Gòn
TPHCM
Thanh pho Ho Chi Minh
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
hochimin
hochimin shi
hojjimin
hu zhi ming shi
hw z'y myn syty
mdynt hw tshy mynh
saigon
saygwn
Хошимин
הו צ'י מין סיטי
سايگون
مدينة هو تشي مينه
サイゴン
ホーチミン
ホーチミン市
胡志明市
호찌민
호치민