Fun facts about Ho Chi Minh City
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The original toponym behind Sài Gòn was attested earliest as 柴棍.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and municipality of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River.
From the “Etymology” section
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The first Vietnamese administrative structures in the area were established by Nguyễn Hữu Cảnh in 1698.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and municipality of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River.
From the “History” section
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The city covers an area of 6.772 km2, which is about 2% of the surface area of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and municipality of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River.
From the “Geography” section
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Ho Chi Minh City has over 80 universities and colleges with a total of over 400,000 students.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and municipality of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River.
From the “Education” section
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In 2017, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed 6 million tourists.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and municipality of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River.
From the “Tourism” section
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