Overview of the Ward Merger in District 3, HCMC
From July 1, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City officially implements the merger of administrative boundaries according to Resolution No. 1685/NQ-UBTVQH15. District 3 – an area famous for many historical sites, schools, and major roads – has merged its 12 old wards into 6 new wards.
This change affects a wide range of administrative documents for businesses and citizens. It needs to be updated immediately to meet legal requirements.
List of new wards in District 3 after the merger
| Serial Number | MERGED WARD | NEW DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, part of Ward 4 | Bàn Cờ Ward |
| 6 | Vo Thi Sau Ward, part of Ward 4 | Xuan Hoa Ward |
| 7 | Wards 9, 11, 12, 14 | Nhiêu Lộc Ward |
► Ban Co Ward:
- Merged from: Wards 1, 2, 3, 5 and a part of Ward 4
- New area: ~1 km2
- Population: ~67,600 people
► Xuan Hoa Ward:
- Merged from: Vo Thi Sau Ward and the remainder of Ward 4
- Area: Updating
- Population: updating
► Nhieu Loc Ward:
- Merged from: Wards 9, 11, 12, 14
- Area: ~1.7 km2
- Population: ~88,000 people
Administrative map of the new Ward in District 3 after the merger

After the merger, the map of District 3 has undergone significant changes in ward boundaries. In addition, the new wards began putting up name signs in late June 2025. Businesses and residents can look up the detailed map via the District 3 People's Committee website or Galaxy Office.
What do businesses need to do when District 3 changes its administrative boundaries?
Changing the ward name directly affects many legal documents:
- Update the address on the Business Registration Certificate, office lease agreement, tax invoices, insurance, etc.
- Notify partners, shipping units, tax authorities, etc.
- Avoid using the old address after July 1, 2025, to prevent legal errors when working with state agencies.
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