Ha Dong District after 15 years of administrative boundary adjustment

Anh Kiet

Oct 20, 2023 / 10:33 AM

Ha Dong District aims to become a fast, comprehensive and sustainable developing urban area.

Ha Dong District used to be the capital of Ha Tay Province, located west and southwest of Hanoi. On August 1, 2008, Hanoi merged with Ha Tay Province, making Ha Dong one of the districts of the megacity.

The district, with rich historical-cultural traditions, is currently one of the localities with rapid socio-economic development and is on its way to becoming a comprehensive urban area of Hanoi.

After 15 years, the political, economic and social conditions in Ha Dong District have been steadily improving.

Ha Dong is the largest district in Hanoi, covering nearly 50 square kilometers. Photos: Tuan Anh/VNA

A corner in the central Ha Dong area.

The protection and improvement of the environment and infrastructure are priorities in Ha Dong District.

Yen Nghia Station - starting station of Hanoi's first metro line Cat Linh-Ha Dong, which provides convenience for people traveling downtown.

Many ring roads and overpasses have been built in the city, gradually creating a closed road traffic system.

A corner of Ha Dong District.

The district is home to abundant land fund to serve its efforts to become a satellite urban area next to downtown Hanoi.

In the coming time, Ha Dong District aims to become an urban area with fast, comprehensive and sustainable development.

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