HCMC officially removed the district level on July 1, 2025. The city merged 273 commune-level administrative units down to 102 wards and communes. Administrative boundaries are now completely different for familiar names like District 1, District 2, Thao Dien, or Thu Thiem. Which new wards do these central areas belong to now? What should you know to avoid confusion during searches? Explore HCMC Ward Map Update 2026 with us
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The largest administrative merger ever brought HCMC from 273 commune-level units down to just 102 wards and communes. The district level no longer exists. Consequently, all management functions moved directly to the ward and commune level.
The old District 1 now has only 4 large wards: Sai Gon, Tan Dinh, Ben Thanh, and Cau Ong Lanh. Familiar former ward names like Ben Nghe, Nguyen Thai Binh, or Pham Ngu Lao no longer exist on the administrative map.
Thu Duc City changed the most, dropping from 34 wards to just 12 wards. Many new wards cover very large areas because they combine 3 to 5 old wards. At the same time, many districts shifted from numbered names to names linked with local history and culture. “Administrative names may change, but the position and value of central HCMC areas remain.”
Here is the most important point to note. Thao Dien and Thu Thiem are no longer two separate areas on the administrative HCMC ward map 2026. The new An Khanh Ward merged An Khanh, An Loi Dong, Thao Dien, Thu Thiem, and part of An Phu. As a result, it became one of the highest-value real estate wards in HCMC.
However, this does not mean Thao Dien or Thu Thiem vanished from the market. Both names are still widely used as urban area names or project brands in actual transactions. Even so, administratively, they merged into a single ward.
Nearby, Binh Trung Ward merged Binh Trung Dong, Binh Trung Tay, and the rest of An Phu Ward. This is a crowded existing residential area with relatively complete infrastructure. “Understanding new administrative boundaries is the first step to avoid confusion when checking legal documents, title deeds, or sales contracts.” Interested in what’s currently available in this area? Explore current listings in Thao Dien and Thu Thiem
Among the 4 new wards in old District 1, Sai Gon Ward serves as the core administrative and commercial hub. It gathers many office buildings and busy commercial streets.
Old Binh Thanh was reorganized into 5 new wards. Gia Dinh Ward merged Wards 1, 2, 7, and 17. Meanwhile, Thanh My Tay Ward merged Wards 19, 22, and 25. These areas directly border old District 1. In addition, they feature many high-end apartment projects.
Summary Table of Administrative Units After the Merger
| Old Area (Before Merger) | New Ward (After Merger) |
| District 1 (Entire) | Sai Gon, Tan Dinh, Ben Thanh, Cau Ong Lanh |
| Thao Dien, Thu Thiem, An Khanh, An Loi Dong, An Phu (part of) | An Khanh |
| Binh Trung Dong, Binh Trung Tay, An Phu (part of) | Binh Trung |
| Ward 1, 2, 7, 17 (Former Binh Thanh District) | Gia Dinh |
| Ward 19, 22, 25 (Former Binh Thanh District) | Thanh My Tay |
| Cat Lai, Thanh My Loi (Former District 2) | Cat Lai |
| Thu Duc city (part of) | Thu Duc, Hiep Binh, Tam Binh, Linh Xuan, Tang Nhon Phu, Long Binh, Long Truong, Long Phuoc, Binh Quoi, Binh Loi Trung, Binh Thanh (New ward) |
HCMC administrative boundaries changed significantly after the merger. On the other hand, the market still recognizes the value and status of central areas like Thao Dien, Thu Thiem, or old District 1. Therefore, this article serves as a foundational guide for accurate searches before exploring specific areas.
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