Cua Nam Ward - New heart in the heart of Hanoi

The establishment of Cua Nam ward (Hanoi) is not only a strategic administrative adjustment according to the Resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee, but also the rebirth of a land that converges the elite, ready to become a model of a modern - creative - sustainable urban area in the heart of the thousand-year-old capital.

Pursuant to Resolution No. 1036/NQ-UBTVQH15 dated June 16, 2025 of the National Assembly Standing Committee on the arrangement of commune-level administrative units in Hanoi , from July 1, 2025, Cua Nam ward was officially established.

This is one of the new central wards of Hanoi, formed on the basis of merging the entire natural area and population of the wards: Tran Hung Dao, Hang Bai, Phan Chu Trinh (belonging to Hoan Kiem district); most of the natural area and population of Cua Nam ward (belonging to Hoan Kiem district); part of the natural area and population of the wards: Hang Bong, Hang Trong, Trang Tien (belonging to Hoan Kiem district); Pham Dinh Ho, Nguyen Du (belonging to Hai Ba Trung district).

Panoramic video of Cua Nam ward, which was newly established and put into operation from July 1, 2025:

The headquarters of the Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Fatherland Front and socio -political organizations of Cua Nam Ward are located at 21 Ba Trieu Street. The reason for naming the new ward Cua Nam is because the ward is located near the Southeast Gate of Thang Long Citadel under the Nguyen Dynasty. Cua Nam was originally the land of Yen Trung Thuong village, Tien Nghiem commune (later changed to Vinh Xuong), old Tho Xuong district.

Accordingly, the choice of the name Cua Nam ensures that the name of the administrative unit has historical, traditional and cultural value; and also ensures compliance with the principle of prioritizing the use of one of the names of the administrative units before the merger to name the new commune or ward, minimizing the impact on people and businesses due to the need to convert documents.

The ward borders Hong Ha, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, Ba Dinh, and Hoan Kiem wards. With an area of ​​about 1.68 km² and a population of more than 52,000 people, Cua Nam is one of the large-scale wards, holding the most important political - administrative - cultural and historical center of Hanoi Capital.

Cua Nam Ward is a "summary" of the cultural, historical, religious and architectural quintessence of the thousand-year-old Thang Long - Hanoi land. This place used to be a center of vibrant revolutionary activities, marking many events of special significance in the history of the formation and development of the Communist Party of Vietnam: House 5D Ham Long, where the first Communist Party cell in Hanoi was established; AVIA Factory, 90 Tho Nhuom, 25 Doan Nhu Hai, 62 Tran Quoc Toan - red addresses associated with the patriotic movement; Trung Vuong High School (26 Hang Bai), Ngo Si Lien School (27 Ham Long) - places that nurtured many generations of patriotic students, visited many times by Uncle Ho...

Cua Nam possesses a system of religious relics with ancient and diverse architecture such as: Quan Su Pagoda - the headquarters of the Central Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam; Ham Long Pagoda, Thien Quan Temple, Ham Long Church, Nam Ngu Communal House... Majestic Theater, the Far East Archaeological Institute, ancient French villas on the Tran Hung Dao - Quang Trung - Phan Chu Trinh route... All these works not only have artistic value, but are also historical and cultural relics, contributing to shaping the urban identity of Hanoi.

Administrative boundary map of Cua Nam ward.

Cua Nam Ward is the center of the city, where many main streets are concentrated such as: Tran Hung Dao, Ly Thuong Kiet, Quang Trung, Hai Ba Trung, Nguyen Du... Many inter-provincial bus stations, administrative agencies, universities and ministry headquarters. This location gives Cua Nam a special advantage in developing service economy, logistics, culture - education, and international cooperation.

Speaking to reporters, a representative of Cua Nam ward said: “Cua Nam is a land of heritage and cultural depth, but also a place of dynamic and creative development. The ward will focus on three key areas: heritage conservation associated with tourism development; comprehensive digital transformation in urban management and administrative reform; and at the same time, developing high-quality cultural, commercial and service industries to improve people's lives.”

One of the key tasks in the 2025 - 2030 period that Cua Nam Ward focuses on implementing and investing in depth is heritage conservation and tourism development. The Ward will continue to review, classify, and restore historical, revolutionary, and religious relics; organize sightseeing and learning routes; and cooperate with travel companies to exploit the advantage of an "outdoor museum" in the heart of Hanoi.

In addition, the ward strengthens control of construction order; renovates lighting systems, water supply/drainage infrastructure, trees, signs, etc.; gradually builds a friendly, green - clean - beautiful urban space.

In particular, Cua Nam ward determined to promote the implementation of digital government, using open data platforms, online public services, and smart urban monitoring systems to improve management efficiency and serve the people.

Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh congratulated the Party Executive Committee of Cua Nam Ward.

The establishment of Cua Nam ward is not only a decision of the State, but also the desire of the people in the central area of ​​Hanoi. Records in residential groups show the consensus and high expectations from the community. Mr. Duong Cong Tho (Ham Long street, 65 years old) shared: “I was born and raised here, and have witnessed many changes in the city. The establishment of a new ward helps to streamline the apparatus, people are served faster, and are no longer divided between small wards. I strongly support it.”

Ms. Nguyen Minh Hang, a resident of Quang Trung Street, said: “Cua Nam Ward has a lot of tourism potential. I hope the government will soon have policies to support businesses, preserve the old town facade, and promote heritage tourism routes combining cuisine and culture.”

Ms. Hang also hopes that Cua Nam ward will take the lead in building a digital government. With a high level of education and access to technology, it is necessary to quickly apply comprehensive online public services to save time for both the government and the people.

The establishment of Cua Nam ward is an inevitable result of the process of modern urban development, a right step in the roadmap to build a streamlined, effective and efficient two-level local government model. Cua Nam ward is not only a place to preserve the historical and cultural values ​​of Hanoi, but also a land that promises many opportunities for creative and sustainable development. From heritage to creativity, Cua Nam ward today carries a great mission: To become a new symbol in the heart of the thousand-year-old capital.

Trung Nguyen/News and Ethnic Newspaper

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/ha-noi/phuong-cua-nam-trai-tim-moi-giua-long-ha-noi-20250701003147404.htm