The Provincial People’s Council of Nghe An has approved a resolution to rename 82 communal-level administrative units during its 29th specialized session. The new names will reflect traditional, cultural, and historical identities, replacing the previous numerical naming system.
This change is a response to voters and local people’s opinions, ensuring that the new names are memorable and easily understandable while achieving high consensus within the community.
Anh Son district renamed six communes: Anh Son, Yen Xuan, Nhan Hoa, Anh Son Dong, Vinh Tuong, and Thanh Binh Tho. Con Cuong district renamed six communes: Con Cuong, Mon Son, Mau Thach, Cam Phuc, Chau Khe, and Binh Chuan. Dien Chau district renamed eight communes: Dien Chau, Duc Chau, Quang Chau, Hai Chau, Tan Chau, An Chau, Minh Chau, and Hung Chau. Do Luong district renamed six communes: Do Luong, Bach Ngoc, Van Hien, Bach Ha, Thuan Trung, and Luong Son.
Huyen Hung Nguyen district modified the names of four communes: Hung Nguyen, Yen Trung, Hung Nguyen Nam, and Lam Thanh. Nam Dan district changed the names of four communes: Van An, Nam Dan, Dai Hue, and Thien Nhan. Nghe An district revised the names of seven communes: Nghia Dan, Nghia Tho, Nghia Lam, Nghia Mai, Nghia Hung, Nghia Khanh, and Nghia Loc. Nghi Loc district altered the names of seven communes: Nghi Loc, Phuc Loc, Dong Loc, Trung Loc, Than Linh, Hai Loc, and Van Kiep. Quynh Luu district renamed seven communes: Quynh Luu, Quynh Van, Quynh Anh, Quynh Tam, Quynh Phu, Quynh Son, and Quynh Thang. Tan Ky district modified the names of seven communes: Tan Ky, Tan Phu, Tan An, Nghia Dong, Giai Xuan, Nghia Hanh, and Tien Dong.
Yen Thanh district renamed nine communes: Yen Thanh, Quan Thanh, Hop Minh, Van Tu, Van Du, Quang Dong, Giai Lac, Binh Minh, and Dong Thanh.
Hoang Mai town modified the names of three wards: Hoang Mai, Tan Mai, and Quynh Mai. Thai Hoa town changed the names of one ward and two communes: Thai Hoa ward, Tay Hieu commune, and Dong Hieu commune.
Vinh city renamed five wards: Truong Vinh, Thanh Vinh, Vinh Hung, Vinh Phu, and Vinh Loc. The names of the remaining wards and communes will remain as per the resolution dated April 28, 2025.
This renaming process is the final step in Nghe An’s plan to reorganize and reduce the number of communal-level administrative units from 412 to 130, aiming to enhance management efficiency and socio-economic development.
The People’s Committee of Nghe An is tasked with promptly finalizing the proposal and submitting it to the Ministry of Home Affairs for appraisal. The proposal will then be reported to the Government and the Standing Committee of the National Assembly for consideration and resolution to ensure the transition to a two-level local government model from July 1, 2025.
Mr. Hoang Nghia Hieu, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council, commended the delegates’ seriousness, democracy, and high sense of responsibility. He also requested thorough preparation for the upcoming steps to guarantee the quality and progress of administrative reform in Nghe An.
The renaming of these 82 communes and wards fulfills the aspirations of the people, preserves traditional cultural values, and fosters sustainable socio-economic development in the new phase.
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