The Hanoi People’s Council has approved a plan to reorganize the city’s administrative divisions, reducing the number of wards and communes to 126. Among these, Hong Ha Ward stands out for its unique location outside the dike of the Red River, stretching from Nhat Tan Bridge to Vinh Tuy Bridge. It encompasses a vast and rare stretch of riverside land in the heart of the city.
Hong Ha Ward is a newly formed administrative unit, comprising the former wards of Phuc Tan and Chuong Duong in Hoan Kiem District, Phuc Xa in Ba Dinh District, and large portions of Nhat Tan, Tu Lien, and Yen Phu wards in Tay Ho District. It also includes significant areas of Thanh Luong and Bach Dang wards in Hai Ba Trung District, along with smaller parts of Phu Thuong and Quang An wards in Tay Ho District, and Ngoc Thuy and Bo De wards in Long Bien District (including riverine areas and mid-river islets)
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Hong Ha Ward boasts a unique boundary, with the Red River forming its eastern edge. It is bordered by the inner districts of Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, and Hai Ba Trung to the west, Vinh Tuy Bridge to the south, and Nhat Tan Bridge to the north. This boundary creates a distinctive riverside strip of land, and Hong Ha is also the last ward with significant land adjacent to Hoan Kiem Lake.
Following the merger, Hong Ha Ward spans nearly 17 square kilometers and is home to over 126,000 residents, making it the largest ward in Hanoi, dwarfing other wards in the city. Its strategic location offers the best of both worlds, with proximity to the city center and easy access to major transportation arteries, fostering economic development.
The ward’s name, Hong Ha, is steeped in the history of the city’s formation and development, and it also translates to Red River, which has been Hanoi’s lifeline since the days of Thang Long. Historic battles of the Lam Son uprising, as well as those led by Trinh Tung and Nguyen Hue, were fought along this river, which served as a natural moat defending the city.
Hong Ha Ward has a distinctive administrative boundary that is easily recognizable, as it is encircled by two major bridges at either end – Nhat Tan and Vinh Tuy – and the dike road of Ring Road 1. This clear boundary ensures unity and ease of identification on the ground, facilitating efficient local government management.
Despite being located outside the Red River dike, areas like the former Phuc Tan and Chuong Duong wards in Hoan Kiem District are just 3 kilometers away from Hoan Kiem Lake, offering convenient access to central amenities and attractions.
Hong Ha’s prime location has transformed it into one of the city’s hottest real estate spots, with land prices soaring to hundreds of millions of VND per square meter. This value is expected to remain stable as Hong Ha Ward becomes officially established and riverside urban plans are implemented.
Despite its vast land resources, a rarity in the city center, the Red River’s floodplain is prone to seasonal flooding during the rainy season, which has limited development. Consequently, much of the land along the river remains agricultural, and urban infrastructure development has not kept pace with other wards.
With its expansive stretch along the Red River and proximity to multiple central districts, Hong Ha Ward offers not just strategic transportation and urban development advantages but also boasts vast floodplains and pristine natural landscapes within Hanoi. The riverside areas are expected to evolve into eco-tourism destinations, featuring camping and entertainment facilities, thus harnessing the area’s potential for tourism development.
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