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Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and a centrally governed municipality of Vietnam. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is the Saigon River.
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Population (2025) 14,002,598
1. Ho Chi Minh City (Wikipedia)
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Area Total 6,781 km2 (2,618 sq mi)
1. Ho Chi Minh City (Wikipedia)
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10.77556 degrees N 106.70194 degrees E
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Elevation 19 m (62 ft)
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Founded 1698
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Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and centrally-governed city of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025.
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