Fun fact 1 about Ho Chi Minh City
city
The original toponym behind Sài Gòn was attested earliest as 柴棍.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Country
Vietnam
Population
9.1M
Coordinates
10.82, 106.63
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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