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District 1 Quận 1, Quận Một, Quận Nhất, Quận Nhứt
Urban district
Bạch Đằng Quay and the city skyline at night seen from Thủ Thiêm
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Position in HCMC's core
District 1
Coordinates: 10°46′32″N 106°41′49″E / 10.77556°N 106.69694°E / 10.77556; 106.69694
Country	Vietnam
Centrally governed city	Ho Chi Minh City
Seat	47 Lê Duẩn Boulevard
Wards	10 phường
Area
• Total	7.7211 km (2.9811 sq mi)
Population
• Total	205,180
• Density	27,000/km (69,000/sq mi)
Demographics
• Main ethnic groups	predominantly Kinh
Time zone	UTC+07 (ICT)
Website	quan1.hochiminhcity.gov.vn

District 1 (Quận 1, Quận Một, Quận Nhất or Quận Nhứt) is the central urban district of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the largest city in Vietnam. With a total area of 7.7211 km (2.9811 sq mi) the district has a population of 204,899 people as of 2010. The district is divided into 10 small subsets which are called wards (phường). District 1 contains most of the city's administrative offices, consulates, and large buildings. District 1 is the busiest district in the city with the highest living standards. Đồng Khởi Street and Nguyễn Huệ Boulevard in District 1 are the city's two main commercial centers. Đồng Khởi street is an area in high demand for real estate, hitting a record price of $50,000 per square meter in 2007.

History

District 1 and the other seven districts of Ho Chi Minh City were founded on May 27, 1959. Before 1975, the first district only had four small subsets (wards) which were Bến Nghé, Hòa Bình, Trần Quang Khải and Tự Đức (named after major historical characters), and the second district had seven different wards which were Bến Thành, Bùi Viện, Cầu Kho, Cầu Ông Lãnh, Huyện Sĩ, Nguyễn Cảnh Chân and Nguyễn Cư Trinh. In May 1976 the first and second districts were combined into the District 1 of today.

Administration

District 1 is subdivided into ten wards, namely Bến Nghé, Bến Thành, Cô Giang, Cầu Kho, Cầu Ông Lãnh, Đa Kao, Nguyễn Thái Bình, Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Phạm Ngũ Lão and Tân Định. Each ward has its own People's Committee, subordinate to the People's Committee of District 1.

Demographic and geographical features

District 1 has a population of 204,899 people over the total of 7,162,864 in Ho Chi Minh City. The total area of the district is 7.7211 km (2.9811 sq mi). The district's density is 26,538 inhabitants per square kilometre (68,730/sq mi), very high compared to Ho Chi Minh City (3,419/km (8,860/sq mi)) and Vietnam (259/km (670/sq mi)) respectively.

District 1 is located towards the center of Ho Chi Minh City. The district is bordered to the north by Bình Thạnh District and Phú Nhuận District with the Thị Nghè canal as the border, District 3 to the west with Hai Bà Trưng street and Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai street as the border, Thủ Đức city to the east with the Saigon River as the border, District 5 to the southwest with Nguyễn Văn Cừ street as the border, and District 4 to the south, with the Bến Nghé canal as a border.

Economy

When Saigon was governed by South Vietnam, Air Vietnam's head office was located in District 1.

District 1 is considered the financial center of Saigon and Vietnam. It is home to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, State Bank of Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City branch), and Vietnamese headquarters of international banks such as HSBC, ANZ (sold retail business in Vietnam to Shinhan), Standard Chartered, Citi, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of China, and Maybank. District 1 also known as the best spot for shopping in Vietnam, with a high concentration of shopping centres and luxury brands.

District 1 was effectively shutdown for tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam, causing many restaurants, bars, clubs, and hotels, to suffer major financial distress.

Consulates

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's biggest and busiest city, with a large population of immigrants from around the world living and working there. Because District 1 is the city's central district, many foreign consulates are located there.

Notes

1. Hai Ba Trung Street is the boundary between District 1 and District 3.

Education

Many of the best public schools in the city are located in District 1. Vietnam's system of private schools is relatively new and is still in the developing stage.

Kindergarten

Primary School

High school

University

Office buildings

Mostly grade A office towers of the city are located in District 1.

Tourist sights

Historical sights

Buildings such as the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the Saigon Opera House, the Central Post Office, the City Hall, Phạm Ngũ Lão Street, the former Republic of Vietnam President's Reunification Palace, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts, Hotel Majestic, Tao Dan Park, and Rex Hotel are some of the most famous historical sights in District 1. Besides these places, most streets in District 1 built and designed since 1946 were completed by the French. Most of the buildings constructed since the French colonial era are still standing, with most having been recently renovated.

• Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
• Independence Palace
• Rex Hotel
• Saigon Central Post Office
• Ho Chi Minh City Hall
• Saigon Opera House
• Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Other Attractions

The Bitexco Financial Tower is the tallest building in the city as of the beginning of 2016, and a symbol of modernity mixed with cultural influences. In addition, the Bùi Viện and Nguyễn Huệ districts are also interesting places for visitors.

Nowadays, the Landmark 81 has also become another attractions since 2018. Additionally, it has become the tallest building in the city.

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External links

• From A To Z Experience Ho Chi Minh City District 1

v t e Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Municipal city	City of Thủ Đức District 2 District 9 Thủ Đức
Urban districts	Bình Tân Bình Thạnh District 1 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 10 District 11 District 12 Gò Vấp Phú Nhuận Tân Bình Tân Phú
Rural districts	Bình Chánh Cần Giờ Củ Chi Hóc Môn Nhà Bè
Others	List of districtual name etymologies

v t e Districts of Southeast Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City	Municipal city Thủ Đức City Urban districts District 1 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 10 District 11 District 12 Bình Tân Bình Thạnh Gò Vấp Phú Nhuận Tân Bình Tân Phú Rural districts Bình Chánh Cần Giờ Củ Chi Hóc Môn Nhà Bè
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Tây Ninh province	Tây Ninh city Hòa Thành town Trảng Bàng town Bến Cầu Châu Thành Dương Minh Châu Gò Dầu Tân Biên Tân Châu
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• Districts of Ho Chi Minh City