Cần Giờ District
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| Cần Giờ District | |
|---|---|
| Name | Cần Giờ District |
| Native name | Huyện Cần Giờ |
| Settlement type | District |
| Coordinates | 10, 24, 50, N... |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | Vietnam |
| Subdivision type1 | Municipality |
| Subdivision name1 | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Seat type | District seat |
| Seat | Cần Thạnh |
| Area total km2 | 704.22 |
| Population total | 75,759 |
| Population as of | 2019 |
| Population density km2 | auto |
| Timezone | Indochina Time |
| Utc offset | +7 |
| Website | https://cangio.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/ |
Cần Giờ District is a coastal district of Ho Chi Minh City, located southeast of the city center at the mouth of the Saigon River and Đồng Nai River system. It is renowned for its vast, rehabilitated mangrove forests, which form the core of the UNESCO-designated Cần Giờ Biosphere Reserve. The district serves as an important ecological shield for Ho Chi Minh City and a hub for aquaculture, fishing, and ecotourism.
Geography
Cần Giờ District occupies a coastal position on the East Sea, characterized by a complex network of tidal rivers, creeks, and estuaries formed by the Saigon River and the Đồng Nai River. Its terrain is predominantly low-lying, alluvial plains shaped by tidal influences from the South China Sea. The district's coastline faces the Vũng Tàu peninsula across the Long Tàu channel, a major shipping lane for vessels heading to Ho Chi Minh City. Key geographical features include the Soài Rạp and Lòng Tàu rivers, which frame the Cần Giờ Peninsula.
History
Historically part of Biên Hòa province during the Nguyễn dynasty, the area was heavily impacted during the Vietnam War, with its mangroves extensively defoliated by Agent Orange. Following the Fall of Saigon in 1975, it was incorporated into the newly formed Ho Chi Minh City. A major reforestation program was launched in 1978, spearheaded by the city's government and local residents, to restore the devastated ecosystem. This effort laid the foundation for its future international recognition. The district was also the site of the Rung Sat Special Zone, a key base area for Viet Cong forces.
Demographics
The population is concentrated in several township areas, with the district seat located in Cần Thạnh. Other significant communes include Lý Nhơn, An Thới Đông, and Tam Thôn Hiệp. Many residents are engaged in traditional livelihoods such as fishing, shrimp farming, and salt production. The demographic character is distinct within Ho Chi Minh City, with a slower pace of life closely tied to the rhythms of the sea and the mangrove forests.
Economy
The local economy is primarily based on marine resources and ecotourism. Aquaculture, especially the farming of black tiger shrimp and blood cockle, is a major industry along the district's waterways. The fishing fleet operating from ports like Cần Thạnh supplies seafood to markets in Ho Chi Minh City and beyond. Tourism is centered on the Cần Giờ Mangrove Forest, with attractions such as the Đảo Khỉ sanctuary and the historic Vàm Sát eco-tourist zone. Salt production remains a traditional activity in areas like Lý Nhơn.
Administration
As an administrative unit of Ho Chi Minh City, Cần Giờ District is divided into one township, Cần Thạnh, and six rural communes: An Thới Đông, Bình Khánh, Lý Nhơn, Tam Thôn Hiệp, Thạnh An, and Long Hòa. The district's People's Committee headquarters are situated in Cần Thạnh. It functions as the southernmost district of the city, with its administration managing the unique challenges of a coastal, ecologically sensitive region.
Environment and Biosphere Reserve
The district is synonymous with the Cần Giờ Mangrove Forest, a rehabilitated ecosystem recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in 2000. This reserve is a critical habitat for numerous species, including saltwater crocodiles, proboscis monkeys, and migratory birds like the black-headed ibis. It acts as a vital carbon sink and a natural buffer against storms and coastal erosion for Ho Chi Minh City. Management is focused on conservation, scientific research, and sustainable development, balancing protection with the livelihoods of local communities.
Category:Districts of Ho Chi Minh City Category:Biosphere reserves of Vietnam