The southern coastal city of Nha Trang will expand by 8.8 square kilometres by 2040 when parts of Dien Khanh District are merged into the city.
A corner of Nha Trang City. Photo by Tien Phong
Nha Trang City currently has a total area of over 26,600 hectares, with 19 wards, eight communes, and a population of over 330,000 people.
It is estimated that after expanding to include some parts of the Dien Khanh District, the city will be 27,500 hectares in area and have a population of 780,000 people by 2040.
According to the plan, Nha Trang will become an international tourist city and a centre of administration, politics, economy, culture, and science in Khanh Hoa, as well as a hub of economy, science, education and medical facilities of the south-central coast and central highland regions.
Regarding development strategies, Nha Trang will focus on environmental protection, climate change adaptation and the conservation of natural heritage values. Tourism will be the main economic sector of the city.
It will develop in a multi-centre model with the main centre at the coastal urban area. Other centres will be at the old Nha Trang airport, along the Cai River and Vo Nguyen Giap Street.
Besides, the areas on Hon Tre Island and along other rivers in the city will also receive further investment.
