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'''District 3''' ({{lang-vi|Quận 3|links=no}}) is an [[Districts of Vietnam|urban district]] of [[Ho Chi Minh City]], the largest city in [[Vietnam]]. Together with [[District 1, Ho Chi Minh City|District 1]], District 3 is considered the bustling heart of the city, with several businesses, religious sites, historical buildings and tourist attractions.
'''District 3''' ({{lang-vi|Quận 3|links=no}}) is an [[Districts of Vietnam|urban district]] of [[Ho Chi Minh City]], the largest city in [[Vietnam]]. Together with [[District 1, Ho Chi Minh City|District 1]], District 3 is considered the bustling heart of the city, with a multitude of businesses, religious sites, historical buildings and tourist attractions.


== History ==
== History ==
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== Geography==
== Geography==


This district has a total area of 5 km² and borders [[District 1, Ho Chi Minh City|District 1]], [[Phú Nhuận District]], [[District 10, Ho Chi Minh City|District 10]], [[Tân Bình District]].
This district has a total area of 5 km² and borders [[District 1, Ho Chi Minh City|District 1]], [[Phú Nhuận District]], [[District 10, Ho Chi Minh City|District 10]] and [[Tân Bình District]].

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It is the location of [[Xá Lợi Pagoda]], the largest in the city. The [[Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda]] is also located in District 3. There are many French-style villas in this district. Some notable offices are located in District 3 such as the Royal Thai Consulate (77 Trần Quốc Thảo).


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It is the location of [[Xá Lợi Pagoda]], the largest in the city. The [[Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda]] is also located in District 3. There are many French-style villas in this district. Some notable offices are located in District 3 such as the Consulate of [[Germany]] (126 Nguyen Dinh Chieu)<ref>{{cite web|title=Website of Consulate General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City|url=http://www.ho-chi-minh-stadt.diplo.de/Vertretung/hochiminh/de/02/__Generalkonsulat.html|accessdate=20 June 2016}}</ref>, the Royal Thai Consulate.
=== Wards ===
=== Wards ===
It is divided into 14 small subsets which are called wards ''(phường)'', numbered from Ward 1 to Ward 14.
District 3 is subdivided into twelve wards ''(phường)'', eleven of which are numbered.
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* Ward 1
*[[Ward 1, District 3|Ward 1]]
* Ward 2
*[[Ward 2, District 3|Ward 2]]
* Ward 3
*[[Ward 3, District 3|Ward 3]]
* Ward 4
*[[Ward 4, District 3|Ward 4]]
* Ward 5
*[[Ward 5, District 3|Ward 5]]
* Ward 6
*[[Ward 9, District 3|Ward 9]]
* Ward 7
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* Ward 8
*[[Ward 10, District 3|Ward 10]]
* Ward 9
*[[Ward 11, District 3|Ward 11]]
* Ward 10
*[[Ward 12, District 3|Ward 12]]
* Ward 11
*[[Ward 13, District 3|Ward 13]]
* Ward 12
*[[Ward 14, District 3|Ward 14]]
*[[Võ Thị Sáu (ward)|Võ Thị Sáu]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-01-07 |title=Ho Chi Minh City establishes District 3's Vo Thi Sau ward |language=en-US |url=https://en.dangcongsan.vn/vietnam-today/ho-chi-minh-city-establishes-district-3s-vo-thi-sau-ward-567873.html |access-date=2023-04-27}}</ref>
* Ward 13
* Ward 14
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== Transportation ==
=== Streets ===
=== Streets ===
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*Đường 7 Cư xá Đô Thành
*Đường 7 Cư xá Đô Thành
*Bà Huyện Thanh Quan
*Bà Huyện Thanh Quan
*Bàn Cờ
*[[Bàn Cờ Market|Bàn Cờ]]
*Cách Mạng Tháng 8
*Cách Mạng Tháng 8
*Cao Thắng
*Cao Thắng
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*Vườn Chuối
*Vườn Chuối
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=== Watercourse and bridges ===
=== Watercourse and bridges ===
[[File:Kênh Nhiêu Lộc - Thị Nghè.JPG|thumb|left|Nhiêu Lộc - Thị Nghè channel in District 3]]
[[File:NhieuLoc-ThiNghe canal from Bridge 9.jpg|thumb|left|Nhiêu Lộc - Thị Nghè canal in District 3]]
A portion of [[Nhiêu Lộc - Thị Nghè channel]] runs through the district. There are 8 bridges in District 3 crossing this channel:
Part of the [[Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal|Nhiêu Lộc - Thị Nghè canal]] runs through the district. There are 8 bridges in District 3 crossing this canal:
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* Kiệu Bridge
* Kiệu Bridge
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=== Railway ===
{{main|Saigon railway station}}
District 3 hosts [[Saigon railway station]], the largest and most important railway hub in the country. As the last stop on the [[North–South railway (Vietnam)|North-South line]], this station is connected to [[Bình Triệu railway station]].

== Demography ==
== Demography ==
As of 2010, the district had a population of 188,945, .<ref name="HCMStats">{{cite web|url=http://www.pso.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=5fdc62bc-0523-453a-b596-57ad36af9831&groupId=18|title=HCMC's Population and population density in 2010 by district|publisher=HCMC Office of Statistics|accessdate=Feb 4, 2014}}</ref>
As of 2010, the district had a population of 188,945.<ref name="HCMStats">{{cite web|url=http://www.pso.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=5fdc62bc-0523-453a-b596-57ad36af9831&groupId=18|title=HCMC's Population and population density in 2010 by district|publisher=HCMC Office of Statistics|access-date=Feb 4, 2014}}</ref>


== Government ==
== Government ==
The People's Committee's headquarters is located at No. 99, Trần Quốc Thảo street, Ward 7. Before 2015, it was located at No. 185 Cách Mạng Tháng 8 street.
The People's Committee's headquarters is located at No. 99, Trần Quốc Thảo street, Ward 7. Before 2015, it was located at No. 185 Cách Mạng Tháng 8 street.


The district also hosts the hall of the ciy's Party Committee at No. 111 Bà Huyện Thanh Quan street.
The district also hosts the hall of the city's Party Committee at No. 111 Bà Huyện Thanh Quan street.


==Education==
==Education==
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Headquarters of the district's Division of Education and Training is located at No. 322 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật street.
Headquarters of the district's Division of Education and Training is located at No. 322 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật street.


In District 3, there are 5 high schools, includes [[Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai High School]] and [[Marie Curie High School]]. It also hosts facilities of many universities like [[Ho Chi Minh City Pedagogical University|Pedagogical University]], [[University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City|University of Economics]], [[Ho Chi Minh City Open University|Open University]] and [[Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture|University of Architecture]]. [[British International School Vietnam]]'s Tu Xuong Primary campus is located in this district.<ref>"[http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city/bis/contact-us Contact Us]." British International School Ho Chi Minh City. Retrieved on November 12, 2017. "Tu Xuong Primary Campus 43 – 45 Tu Xuong Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam"</ref>
In District 3, there are 5 public high schools, including [[Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai High School]] and [[Marie Curie High School]]. It also hosts facilities of many universities like [[Ho Chi Minh City Pedagogical University|Pedagogical University]], [[University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City|University of Economics]], [[Ho Chi Minh City Open University|Open University]] and [[Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture|University of Architecture]]. [[British International School Vietnam]]'s Tú Xương Primary campus is located in this district.<ref>"[http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city/bis/contact-us Contact Us]." British International School Ho Chi Minh City. Retrieved on November 12, 2017. "Tu Xuong Primary Campus 43 – 45 Tu Xuong Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam"</ref>

== Tourism and attractions ==
District 3 is listed by [[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]] as one of 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world.<ref>[https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/places/saigon-s-district-3-among-50-coolest-neighborhoods-in-the-world-3984982.html Saigon’s District 3 among ‘50 coolest neighborhoods in the world’] - VnExpress</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons|Category:District 3, Ho Chi Minh City}}
{{Commons category|District 3, Ho Chi Minh City}}
*{{Official website|http://quan3.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/}}
*{{Official website|http://quan3.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/}}


{{HCMC Province}}
{{HCMC Province}}
{{Districts of Southeast Vietnam}}
{{Districts of Southeast Vietnam}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Districts of Ho Chi Minh City]]
[[Category:Districts of Ho Chi Minh City]]

Latest revision as of 13:33, 11 April 2024

District 3
Quận 3
Urban district
Scenery of District 3 around Bà Huyện Thanh Quan Street
Scenery of District 3 around Bà Huyện Thanh Quan Street
Official logo of District 3
Position in Ho Chi Minh City
Position in Ho Chi Minh City
District 3 is located in Vietnam
District 3
District 3
Coordinates: 10°46′55″N 106°41′7″E / 10.78194°N 106.68528°E / 10.78194; 106.68528
Land Vietnam
Centrally Governed CityHo Chi Minh
Seat99 Trần Quốc Thảo
Wards12 phường
Area
 • Total5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total196,433
 • Density39,000/km2 (100,000/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Main ethnic groupspredominantly Kinh
Time zoneUTC+07 (ICT)
Websitequan3.hochiminhcity.gov.vn

District 3 (Vietnamese: Quận 3) is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. Together with District 1, District 3 is considered the bustling heart of the city, with a multitude of businesses, religious sites, historical buildings and tourist attractions.

History

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Established in December 1920, it was one of the first districts of Saigon.

Geography

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This district has a total area of 5 km² and borders District 1, Phú Nhuận District, District 10 and Tân Bình District.

It is the location of Xá Lợi Pagoda, the largest in the city. The Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda is also located in District 3. There are many French-style villas in this district. Some notable offices are located in District 3 such as the Royal Thai Consulate (77 Trần Quốc Thảo).

Wards

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District 3 is subdivided into twelve wards (phường), eleven of which are numbered.

Transport

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Streets

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Watercourse and bridges

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Nhiêu Lộc - Thị Nghè canal in District 3

Part of the Nhiêu Lộc - Thị Nghè canal runs through the district. There are 8 bridges in District 3 crossing this canal:

Railway

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Main article: Saigon railway station

District 3 hosts Saigon railway station, the largest and most important railway hub in the country. As the last stop on the North-South line, this station is connected to Bình Triệu railway station.

Demography

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As of 2010, the district had a population of 188,945.[2]

Regierung

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The People's Committee's headquarters is located at No. 99, Trần Quốc Thảo street, Ward 7. Before 2015, it was located at No. 185 Cách Mạng Tháng 8 street.

The district also hosts the hall of the city's Party Committee at No. 111 Bà Huyện Thanh Quan street.

Bildung

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Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, one of the oldest and most known schools in the city

Headquarters of the district's Division of Education and Training is located at No. 322 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật street.

In District 3, there are 5 public high schools, including Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai High School and Marie Curie High School. It also hosts facilities of many universities like Pedagogical University, University of Economics, Open University and University of Architecture. British International School Vietnam's Tú Xương Primary campus is located in this district.[3]

Tourism and attractions

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District 3 is listed by Time Out as one of 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Ho Chi Minh City establishes District 3's Vo Thi Sau ward". 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  2. ^ "HCMC's Population and population density in 2010 by district". HCMC Office of Statistics. Retrieved Feb 4, 2014.
  3. ^ "Contact Us." British International School Ho Chi Minh City. Retrieved on November 12, 2017. "Tu Xuong Primary Campus 43 – 45 Tu Xuong Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam"
  4. ^ Saigon’s District 3 among ‘50 coolest neighborhoods in the world’ - VnExpress
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